622 WGUS44 KEWX 091708 FLWEWX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 1208 PM CDT Tue Oct 9 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a flood warning for the... Nueces River PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with predicted rain for the next 12 hours. If actual rainfall varies from forecast values, forecast river stages will vary. Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks. If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember to turn around and do not drown. For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at www.weather.gov/ewx. && TXC463-101107- /O.CON.KEWX.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-181011T1700Z/ /UVLT2.3.ER.181008T2239Z.181010T1200Z.181011T0500Z.UU/ 1208 PM CDT Tue Oct 9 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... The flood warning continues for the Nueces River Below Uvalde. * until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 8.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 18.1 feet (within major flood stage) by tomorrow morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Major flooding extends well into the flood plain. Livestock in the flood plain should be moved to higher ground immediately. Highways 57, 65, 85, 190, and Farm to Market 1025 are flooded and closed. Fencing and roads are damaged. && Below are the latest river stages and forecasts: BF FLD Observed Forecast 7AM Location STG STG STG Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Uvalde 10 11 8.2 Tue 11 AM 18.1 8.3 4.8 4.5 4.4 && LAT...LON 2913 9994 2914 9985 2885 9974 2853 9967 2848 9975 2880 9985 $$