Disaster Recovery News

Tropical Storm Dolly is gaining strength and heading toward the southern coast of Texas, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are reporting. The storm currently is registering winds of 70 mph; winds between 74-95 mph are considered a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is expected to hit the Texas coastline by midday Wednesday, July 23.

Hurricane warnings are now in effect from Brownsville to Corpus Christi, Texas as well as the northeast coast of Mexico. The storm, whether a tropical storm or a hurricane by the time it reaches land, is expected to create 4-8 inches of rain, with some areas seeing isolated amounts of 15 inches. 1200 National Guard troops have been activated.

Residents in the area are already gearing up and preparing for the potential wind and flood damage the storm may cause. Homes are being boarded up, supplies are being collected and important family possessions, documents and books are being moved and stored for protection.

For more on the latest Dolly News, visit CNN.com.

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AP photo courtesy of Michael Zamora, The Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Tags: Corpus Christi, flood preparation, Hurricane Dolly, hurricane preparation

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