HOUSTON — As the tropical system in the Gulf gains strength and moves toward Mexico, it's expected to cause coastal flooding in Southeast Texas.
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from San Luis Pass southward to the Rio Grande, the National Weather Service said.
- National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for coastal Harris, Bolivar Peninsula, coastal Brazoria, and Galveston Island until 1 a.m. Thursday.
- There's a Flood Watch for Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Brazoria, Washington, Colorado, Austin, Waller, Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda and Liberty counties from 7 p.m. Tuesday to late Wednesday.
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the coastal waters from Bolivar Peninsula to Matagorda Bay until Thursday morning. Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
With the threat of flooding, some school districts are expected to cancel classes on Wednesday. We'll update this list as necessary.
School closings for Wednesday, June 19
Brazosport ISD: All BISD summer school and school activities are canceled for June 19 because of expected rainfall. The district will make a decision tomorrow for Thursday.
Dickinson ISD: All summer school, End of Course testing, Summer Bridge program, athletic and fine arts activities, senior pictures and other student activities canceled on Wednesday, June 19, due to the anticipated inclement weather with heavy rains and flooding expected.
Texas City ISD: Texas City ISD will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. That includes summer school, student camps, the Summer Bridge program, athletics and fine arts activities, 21st-century programs, state testing and all other student activities.
Hitchcock ISD: Hitchcock ISD will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. This closure includes all summer school sessions, summer strength camps, practices, and the administration offices.
Other school districts, including Houston ISD, Cy-Fair ISD and Fort Bend ISD, are also closed on Wednesday because of the Juneteenth holiday.
Other storm-related closings
Surfside and Brazoria County beaches were closed on Tuesday but Galveston beaches remained opened.
Some Juneteenth events on Wednesday have been postponed or canceled.