Tropical Storm Harold , Threatens South Texas.<br />As of 8 a.m. ET on Aug. 22, Tropical Storm Harold was "about 70 miles east-southeast of Port Mansfield, Texas," according to the National Hurricane Center.<br />The storm is "moving toward the west-northwest" at about 18 mph, which is anticipated to continue through the night.<br />The highest sustained winds are close <br />to 45 mph, which could strengthen <br />before reaching the coast of Texas. .<br />Harold will likely move inland over the southern area of the state later on Aug. 22. .<br />3 to 5 inches of rain are expected to <br />accumulate across South Texas through Aug. 23, <br />with some areas possibly receiving 7 inches. .<br />Flash flooding is possible, <br />warns the National Hurricane Center.<br />The danger of <br />"a couple of tornadoes" <br />is also present. .<br />Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated "elevated response conditions" on Aug. 21, NBC News reports. .<br />Texas stands ready to deploy all available resources to South Texas as tropical storm conditions impact the region this week, Gov. Greg Abbott, via statement.<br />I encourage Texans to remain <br />weather-aware and heed the guidance <br />of state and local officials and emergency management personnel as they work <br />together to keep communities safe, Gov. Greg Abbott, via statement.<br />Meanwhile, Southern California is recovering from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Hilary, which was the first tropical storm to affect the area in 84 years.
