SUMMARY: Residents in coal areas are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best as Barrel approaches. KPRC 2’s Mario Diaz reports from Surfside, where people are packing up and moving out, anticipating intensified weather despite Barrel’s projected landfall to the south. Winds are strong, evidenced by torn Texas flags. Residents were advised to move non-motor vehicles due to expected flooding. One family evacuated with their RV, recalling past evacuations and storms like Ike. Some families remain at the jetty enjoying the last moments of their vacation, with most locals closely monitoring the storm’s developments. No mandatory evacuations yet.

Our coastal areas are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl. KPRC 2’s Mario Diaz is live from the jetties in Surfside, Texas, bringing you the latest updates and what residents are saying about the storm.

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SUMMARY: The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center states that Tropical Storm Beryl is getting better organized and is expected to strengthen before making landfall between 1-2 AM near Bayou. The pressure has dropped by 3 mbars since the 4 AM advisory, indicating intensification, likely reaching a strong Category 1 hurricane status at landfall. Post-landfall, Beryl will move north and northeast. The storm is expected to bring a significant storm surge of 3-6 feet along the coast, with hurricane warnings now in place. North Texas might see heavy rainfall, especially east and southeast of the Metroplex, with up to 7 inches, leading to flooding concerns. Conversely, areas west of Fort Worth may see little to no rain.

Tropical Storm Beryl is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to reach Category 1 status before making landfall Sunday night to Monday morning. FOX 4 meteorologist Kylie Capps takes a look at the latest track.

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SUMMARY: Good evening from Port Lavaca, Texas. Currently, it’s a beautiful night, but within 24 hours, tropical storm force winds from Barrel will begin around 2 PM Sunday, with stronger impacts expected by sunset. By Monday morning, Barrel is anticipated to make its third and final landfall near Matagorda Bay and Port Lavaca. Evacuations are underway, and all hotels, including ours in Port O’Connor, are closing. The region could face up to six feet of storm surge. Stay updated via the Click2Houston app and the Storm Tracker app for real-time alerts and live updates. We’ll continue monitoring the situation through the night.

KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding is in Port Lavaca and gives an update on current conditions a day before Beryl is forecasted to make landfall in the area.

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