Tropical Storm Beryl tracker: Update on Texas, Houston impacts ...

HOUSTON - Tropical Storm Beryl is moving across the Gulf of Mexico on a path for the Texas coast.

As of 1 p.m. Saturday, the storm was located about 415 miles southeast of Corpus Christi and was moving west-northwest at 12 mph. It had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.

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Tropical Storm Beryl path: How will it impact Texas and Houston?

Get ready to "hunker down." The National Hurricane Center track hasn't changed much – it is still pointed in the general area of Corpus Christi – but the path is a weird one. Since it's moving up the coastline, any small movement left or right will make a big impact on landfall.

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The bottom line is that the NHC still shows it hitting early Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, but we should be alert for a couple of things, especially a sudden strengthening right before landfall. Definitely hope that doesn't happen, but it's possible.

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If you live on the coast or on Galveston or Matagorda Bay, be aware that the water level/storm surge could rise up to five feet. Winds will be highly dependent on the exact landfall location and any last minute category changes.

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Be ready if the power goes out and make sure to have food, water, medicine, pet food, and other essentials just in case. It is better to be over-prepared than under-prepared.

The FOX 26 Weather Team is closely monitoring developments. They will continue to keep you up-to-date online, on-air, on social media and on FOX Local.

Beryl watches and warnings

HURRICANE WATCH

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Texas coast from the mouth of the Rio Grande River northward to San Luis Pass.

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TROPICAL STORM WARNING

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Texas coast south of Baffin Bay to the mouth of the Rio Grande River, as well as the northeastern coast of mainland Mexico from Barra el Mezquital to the mouth of the Rio Grande River.

STORM SURGE WATCH

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for the Texas coast from the mouth of the Rio Grande River northward to High Island.

Texas prepares for Beryl

On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott announced a severe weather disaster declaration for 40 counties in Texas in response to Beryl. The Texas Division of Emergency Management has increased the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center, and Texas Emergency Management Council agencies are working around the clock, preparing state emergency response resources.

Click here to see the list of counties included in the disaster declaration.

Hurricane preparedness list

You should have a disaster preparedness kit ready to go well before a storm is ever on the way. At a minimum, your kit should have the basic supplies like food, water, first aid supplies and flashlights.

Click here to see a list of basic supplies to include in your hurricane preparedness kit.