Don't put your kayak up just yet - Tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico, now moving toward TX

[ashling]

http://blog.chron.com/weather/2015/06/tropical-disturbance-reaches-the-gulf-of-mexico-now-moving-toward-texas/

The NAM model shows how precipitation is likely to bloom to the right of a storm making “landfall” near Matagorda Bay. (Weather Bell)

[Warpy]

1. It crossed the Yucatan over the weekend

and just late this afternoon was starting to show signs of developing a spin.

NOAA gives it an 80% chance of turning into a tropical storm in the next couple of days.

[Gothmog]

2. This is headed straight at my county

[TexasTowelie]

3. I went shopping this evening

to pick up some extra groceries, cat food and batteries. I need to call in another order for insulin since I'm down to about 3-4 days supply. The weather forecast calls for 8-12 inches of rain so if that occurs there will likely be more flooding in Wharton. The biggest concern will be with the electricity going out though.

I also read that they ordered no more recreational activity on the Comal River due to the expected flooding from the deluge around San Antonio.

[Gothmog]

4. Make sure that you have a cooler for the insulin

[Hun Joro]

5. We were relased from work early today in Freeport

And told not to come in tomorrow.

[TexasTowelie]

6. Stay safe.

I doubt that it will flood in the part of Wharton where I'm living, but if it rains as much as they are predicting I imagine that parts of the town will have to evacuate again since the Colorado river is still out of its banks.

[Texasgal]

7. Stay safe TT.

I am worried about Austin again... We are so saturated already.

Keep us updated!

[TexasTowelie]

8. Thanks.

It's raining outside right now, but it isn't heavy and there hasn't been any thunder or lightning. However, it just means that the ground is saturated further and more runoff will occur if there is a deluge. Since you're in Austin I ask that you please don't send any more water this way. Stop flushing the toilet and taking showers!

[Texasgal]

10. HA!

I'm native...I am all about water conservation! It's all the dang hipsters!!! LOL!

[Hun Joro]

9. Thanks. You too.