Galveston County Judge Mark Henry has issued a voluntary evacuation for the Bolivar Peninsula ahead of Tropical Storm Francine, effective until Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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Read full article: Francine expected to be Cat. 2 hurricane with landfall expected in Louisiana, watches issued for Texas coastCrystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula after storm surge from Tropical Storm Alberto ate away at the coastline. Photo: June 20, 2024 The elevated tides and storm surge are expected to make travel along State Highway 87 hazardous, potentially leaving residents stranded.
A local state of disaster has already been declared for Galveston County, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Judge Henry has emphasized that further actions may be taken if necessary to ensure public safety as the storm approaches.
Bolivar Peninsula Voluntary Evacuation Tropical Storm Francine
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