SUMMARY: Tropical storm Barrel is expected to make landfall earlier than anticipated, with strong organization signs suggesting potential intensification before it hits near Matagorda after 1:00 a.m. tonight. Southeastern counties are under a flood watch from tomorrow morning through Tuesday due to expected heavy rain. Though Barrel will weaken quickly post-landfall, East Texas may experience prolonged rain, while western areas may see little to no precipitation. The storm’s fast movement will result in lower rainfall totals overall, with widespread 5 to 10 inches expected around Houston. Areas near Dallas and Fort Worth will likely see significantly less rainfall, around 1 to 2 inches and less than an inch, respectively.

Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to make landfall on Monday morning in Texas. The impacts will be felt in parts of North Texas. FOX 4’s Ali Turiano takes a look at the updated track and more.

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SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Barrel is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall overnight. Residents in southern Texas are rushing to complete preparations for potential storm surges, heavy rain, and high winds. Measures include stockpiling food, gas, and ice, and securing homes with hurricane shutters and sandbags. FEMA has already deployed emergency responders, bottled water, meals, tarps, and generators to the coast. Barrel previously hit Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane and left a trail of destruction in Jamaica, Barbados, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines, causing over 10 deaths. The storm is expected to impact Arkansas by late Monday and Tuesday.

Beryl is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Texas' Gulf Coast early Monday morning. People living in the area are taking steps to make sure they are prepared for the worst.

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SUMMARY: At the only open hardware store in Port Lavaca, remaining plywood has already been bought, and people are returning with trailers for the last-minute preparations. The store manager, Tony, notes that despite the rush, essential items like generators and power cords are almost depleted. Customers are resorting to alternative materials like fence pickets to protect their properties. Supplies are dwindling, making it challenging for those unprepared. Gage Golding reports that while some wood is still available, it’s insufficient for adequately covering windows, leaving residents in a precarious situation as they make final safety preparations.

Join KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding for a live update from Port Lavaca as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. Reporting from the only open hardware store in the area, Gage provides the latest on community preparations, safety measures, and storm impact.

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