Local residents are encouraged to stay away from the streets as thunderstorms cause heavy rain in the city

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The city of Corpus Christi and the Office of Emergency Management continue to monitor widespread showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in the area. The National Weather Service released a Flash Flood Watch by tonight. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected during the day, with the possibility of 5 to 10 cm of precipitation.

Public works workers have responded with barricades and monitor reports of road flooding on the following streets:

• Surfside Boulevard on North Beach
• NPID and Leopard Street
• IH 37 and McKinzie Road
• Martin Luther King Boulevard and Staples Street
• HWY 286 and Tarlton Street

The AMBUS of the Corpus Christi fire brigade is on its way to its first use after reports of a rollover accident with several injuries on the rain-soaked US Highway 281. The AMBUS is a unique rescue unit that can transport and care for up to 21 patients at the same time.

When the weather is bad, we want our church to be safe. If you need to get off under these conditions, remember:

• Drive slower than usual so you have time to react to other traffic in the lane.
• Turn on your headlights so you are visible to other vehicles and pedestrians.
• Watch out for possible flooding in lower-lying areas.
• If you need to travel, be aware and find an alternative route.
• Whether by car or on foot, every time you come across a flooded street, turn around. Don’t drown.

The City and EOC team will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day.

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