Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

With showers/storms moving in from the north this afternoon, there is potential for a few storms to become strong to severe and become capable of producing damaging winds. This potential is mainly focused for areas north of I-10. Remain weather aware today!

Heat Safety Reminder: Look Before You Lock

As temperatures rise across Southeast Texas, remember that a vehicle can become dangerously hot in just minutes—even when outside temperatures seem mild.

🚗 At just 80°F outside, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach:
• 99°F in 10 minutes
• 109°F in 20 minutes
• 114°F in 30 minutes
• 123°F in 60 minutes

⚠️ Never leave children, pets, older adults, or anyone unable to exit a vehicle on their own unattended in a car—even for a short time.

Heat Safety Tips:
✔ Look before you lock your vehicle
✔ Place a purse, phone, or other essential item in the back seat as a reminder
✔ Keep vehicles locked when not in use
✔ Check vehicles before walking away
✔ If you see a child or pet alone in a vehicle, call 9-1-1 immediately

Every heat-related death is preventable. A quick check can save a life.

PUBLIC ADVISORY: The Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team will be conducting a training exercise on Thursday, June 18th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Fort Bend County Epicenter, located at 28505 Southwest Fwy, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Residents and visitors in the area may notice an increased law enforcement presence, including Air Unit, emergency vehicles, and training-related activity throughout the exercise. This is only a planned training operation, and there is no threat to the public.

We appreciate the community’s understanding as our Regional SWAT Team continues to enhance its readiness and response capabilities to better serve and protect Fort Bend County.

🌡️ Cooling Centers Open Thursday, June 18 🌡️

With hot temperatures expected tomorrow, all Fort Bend County Libraries (excluding the Melton Law Library) will be open during their normal business hours and available as cooling centers for residents seeking relief from the heat.

Stop by your nearest library to cool down, access resources, and stay safe during extreme temperatures.

📍 Find your nearest library location and hours: https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us

First Gulf System of the 2026 Hurricane Season Forms

The National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone One, marking the first tropical system of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the Gulf.

Current forecasts indicate the system will track northeastward across the western Gulf and may briefly strengthen into a tropical storm before making landfall along the Upper Texas Coast or Louisiana coastline.

What Fort Bend County Residents Should Know:
🌧️ Heavy rainfall remains the primary threat for Southeast Texas.
⚠️ Life-threatening flash flooding and urban flooding will be possible, especially in areas that receive repeated rounds of rainfall.
🌊 Elevated water levels and minor coastal impacts are possible along the coast.
💨 Gusty winds may accompany stronger rain bands as the system approaches.

Current Forecast:
• Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph
• Movement: Northeast at 6 mph
• Tropical Storm Watch in effect for portions of the Upper Texas Coast

Now is the time to:
✔ Review your emergency plans
✔ Check multiple ways to receive warnings and alerts
✔ Prepare for possible travel impacts and localized flooding
✔ Monitor forecasts closely as conditions and impacts may change

Fort Bend County Emergency Management is actively monitoring this system and will continue providing updates as new information becomes available.

Potential Tropical Cyclone One Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX AL012026
1059 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bolivar Peninsula,
Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal
Galveston, Galveston Island, and Matagorda Islands

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 250 miles southwest of Galveston TX
- 27.0N 98.0W
- Storm Intensity 30 mph
- Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 will move into the western Gulf and
meander along the coast, before crossing into southwest Louisiana
Wednesday evening. Potential impacts to southeast Texas include the
prospect of locally heavy rainfall along the immediate coast, 1-3 feet
of coastal flooding across the coast and along the bays, and gusts to
tropical storm force along the coast. Impacts are expected to begin
later in the day on Tuesday and persist into Wednesday. A Tropical
Storm Watch is currently in effect for all coastal areas of SE
Texas and the Gulf waters out 60 nm, with the exception of Matagorda Bay.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN

*SURGE

* WIND

* TORNADOES

Elsewhere across Southeast Texas, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others.

1021 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

..FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...San Bernard River near Boling.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding begins upstream from gage. Minor backwater flooding up Peach Creek in Wharton County threatens low-lying areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.0 feet.

- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.

- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 19.0 feet.

- Forecast...The river will fall to 18.5 feet this afternoon but will remain above flood stage. It will then rise to 19.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow evening to 12.6 feet early Friday afternoon.

- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

- Flood History... in This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 03/06/2017.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood