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Residents in southwest Houston and Galveston are bracing for Beryl’s arrival on the Texas coast as a flood warning has been issued for much of southeast Texas

On Saturday, ABC13 provided weather coverage for the team, including in southwest Houston and Galveston.

ABC13 Luke Jones Street flooding in southwest Houston was reported Saturday afternoon.

Some drivers in southwest Houston are concerned after their cars were flooded following Saturday’s storm.

“The water started getting into my carpets, my car got flooded and now I’m stuck here. I’ve been stuck here for 30 to 45 minutes,” said Guillermo Serrano, whose car was flooded by Saturday’s storm.

Not to mention, Serrano plans to head further inland with his girlfriend and cats to Dayton in preparation for Beryl.

Emergency officials are encouraging people to prepare storm emergency kits and prepare for power outages.

ABC13 Alex Bozarjian a report from Galveston on the potential impacts Beryl could have on the Texas coast.

The main concern in Galveston County on Saturday will be storm surge, for which a tropical storm warning is currently in effect for the area.

The main concern in Galveston County on Saturday will be storm surge, for which a tropical storm warning is currently in effect for the area.

Current threats forecast for Galveston include six to eight inches of rain.

Galveston County Judge Mark Henry is reminding residents to pay attention to weather updates, secure outdoor items and prepare emergency kits.

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