Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center says. Parts of Texas could see up to 15 inches of rain by mid-week.
A tropical storm warning is effect from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Port Aransas in Texas. That means winds of at least 39 mph are expected within 36 hours. Storm surge and tropical storm watches have also been issued, meaning dangerous storm surge and tropical storm-force winds are possible within 48 hours, respectively.The hurricane center predicts the storm will intensify to 65 mph by Tuesday morning, located at or just offshore from the southern Texas coast.
Heavy rain will be the main threat with a widespread 5 to 10 inches expected for coastal Texas, with localized areas of up to 15 inches.Forecast rainfall through Wednesday from Tropical Storm Nicholas.Storm surge will also be a risk, with 2 to 4 feet forecast from the US-Mexico border through High Island, Texas.
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