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WGUS44 KEWX 220826
FLWEWX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO TX
326 AM CDT MON AUG 22 2016

...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued 
 a flood warning for the... 

  San Antonio River 
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

All persons with interests along the river should monitor 
the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary 
precautions to protect life and property. 
 
River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with 
predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies 
from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary. 
 
Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches 
of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks. 
 
If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember 
to turn around and do not drown. 
 
For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at 
www.srh.noaa.gov/ewx.

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326 AM CDT MON AUG 22 2016

...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... 
The flood warning continues for 
 the San Antonio River at Hwy 72 nr Runge.
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. 
* At  3:15 AM Monday the stage was 38.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 43.8 feet by this evening. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning.


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Below are the latest river stages and forecasts:


                    BF  FLD  Observed            Forecast 7AM
Location           STG  STG    STG    DAY TIME   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri
  Hwy 72 nr Runge   22   27   38.8   Mon 03 AM  40.4  42.0  35.1  25.9  19.0


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LAT...LON 2883 9779 2890 9772 2876 9764 2872 9770


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