SUMMARY: Hurricane Barrel is approaching the Texas coast, prompting disaster declarations in over 120 counties, including Dallas, Rockwall, and Colin. Officials urge residents to consider voluntary evacuation or be prepared to shelter for several days due to potential flooding. Although Hurricane Barrel is weakening after crossing the Yucatan Peninsula and the Caribbean, preparations are ongoing, particularly in Matagorda County, where a voluntary evacuation order is in place. Coastal residents, like longtime homeowners Randy and Adrien, are securing their properties. Authorities warn of possible high tides and flooding, advising residents to be ready to sustain themselves for several days.

Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall in Texas. People who live close to where the storm is expected to make landfall are making preparations.

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SUMMARY: As Hurricane Barrel approaches the Texas coast, preparations are underway. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 counties to the state’s disaster declaration, now totaling 121 counties including Dallas, Collin, and Rockwall. The storm is expected to bring heavy flooding and strong winds, with over 2,000 responders ready to assist. Although Barrel has weakened from its Category 5 status, it may regain hurricane strength before landfall late Sunday into Monday. Texas officials urge locals and tourists to stock up on supplies and consider heading home early. The storm has already caused significant damage in the Caribbean, resulting in 11 deaths.

Texas is bracing for impact from now-Tropical Storm Beryl. The storm is expected to reach hurricane status by the time it makes landfall on Monday.

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SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Barl is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane by tomorrow afternoon, affecting the Texas coast between Corpus Christi and Houston, near Port Lavaca by Monday morning. With reduced wind shear, the storm’s center may shift northward, altering its forecast track. A hurricane warning is in effect along the central Gulf Coast, with tropical storm-force winds beginning Sunday and increasing. Significant rainfall is forecast, with 5-10 inches north of Corpus Christi and up to 1.5 feet in isolated areas. Eastern and southeastern counties could see 4-7 inches of rain. Winds and rain will persist into Monday, potentially causing flooding before exiting eastward.

FOX 4 meteorologist Ali Turiano takes a look at the latest timing for Beryl to make landfall in Texas and an updated track once it makes landfall.

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