As Tropical Storm Harvey moves off the coast today, showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase across South Texas. Temperatures will remain well below normal, mainly in the 80s. Expect breezy conditions through the Coastal Bend and Coastal Plains. Map from National Weather Service Corpus Christi
10:30 a.m. Monday, August 28
A boil water notice has been lifted for residents in Corpus Christi, except for those on North Padre Island. Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Senator John Cornyn will tour the area this afternoon, following at 1 p.m. news conference.
Corpus Christi Independent School District has postponed the first day of school until after Labor Day, Tuesday, Sept. 5. School was originally to begin this morning, August 28. Maintenance teams have reported to work to assess damage and begin clean up. Pending power restoration, all CCISD employees must report to work on Wednesday, August 30. Teachers will have professional development on Wednesday and workdays on Thursday and Friday.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has also cancelled the first day of classes until Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Now a tropical storm, Harvey’s winds extend 175 miles from it’s center. That area includes Nueces, Aransas, San Patricio, Jim Wells and Kleberg Counties, which could still see more rain and winds up to 40 miles per hour over the next few days. Harvey’s low pressure center is moving into the Gulf of Mexico, where it could strengthen again.
Those areas hardest hit by Harvey on Friday and Saturday, could still see another five to 15 inches of rain according to the National Weather Service. Torrential rains are still falling on the greater Houston area where the Coast Guard and other first responders are rescuing people from their home via boats and helicopters.
PORT ARANSAS UPDATE
Entry into Port Aransas is still limited to first responders and emergency personnel by either the ferry, which is now back in limited service, or Texas Highway 361 via Corpus Christi.
Residents can enter between noon and 6 p.m. through Corpus Christi only and must have identification and proof of residency with them.
Port Aransas. City Manager Dave Parsons issued the following statement via Facebook this morning:Town was hit very hard. The waterfront seems to have been hit the hardest and damage lessens to the south. Most all structures are compromised to some level. Some extreme, some only shingles or siding or windows. Others, like my home suffered severe damage.Prior to establishing a limited re-entry program, we have to get a hold of the numerous gas leaks around town and do a proper gas line assessment. Road clearing is underway and we are making good progress. Water and sewer will need significant rehabilitation to bring those systems back on line.Please be patient and know our primary objective is to at least get folks back in here to check on their homes. We are trying our best. Many local and state resources are pouring in. We have a massive police presence patrolling your homes and businesses.I will try and get more information out as it comes in.We'll get through this. We all have a long road ahead of us, but I know this community has the the guts!
