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Dolly weakens to a Depression

by NOAA
Thursday July 24, 2008, 3:45 PM

At 400 pm cdt, 2100z, the center of Tropical Depression Dolly was located near latitude 28.2 north, longitude 100.6 west or about 35 miles, 55 km south of eagle pass Texas.

The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph, 23 km/hr, and this general motion should continue during the next 24 hours.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, 55 km/hr, with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast and Dolly is expected to dissipate on Friday.

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Dolly weakens as it picks up speed

by NOLA.com
Thursday July 24, 2008, 1:22 PM

Tropcial Storm Dolly is weakening and moving a little faster over land.

At 1 p.m. the center of Dolly was located near the U.S.- Mexico border about 30 miles northwest of Laredo, Texas.

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Tropical Storm Dolly dumping heavy rains as it moves farther inland

by NOAA
Thursday July 24, 2008, 10:44 AM

At 10:00 am cdt, 1500 utc, the tropical storm warning from Brownsville to Port Aransas has been discontinued.

At 10:00 am cdt, 1500z, the center of Tropical Storm Dolly was located near latitude 27.5 north, longitude 99.3 west, very near laredo Texas.

Dolly is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph, 15 km/hr, and this motion is expected to continue until dissipation in a day or so.

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Dolly brings heavy rains to south Texas

by NOLA.com
Thursday July 24, 2008, 7:46 AM

Tropical Storm Dolly is dumping heavy rains over south Texas. A tropical storm warning remains in effect along the Texas coast from Brownsville to Port Aransas. This warning will likely be discontinued later this morning. Continue reading "Dolly brings heavy rains to south Texas" »

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Dolly brings heavy rains to south Texas

by NOLA.com
Thursday July 24, 2008, 5:09 AM

Dolly continues to bring heavy rains to south Texas. A tropical storm warning remains in effect along the Texas coast from Brownsville to Port Aransas. This warning will likely be discontinued later this morning. Continue reading "Dolly brings heavy rains to south Texas" »

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Dolly weakens to a Tropical Storm

by NOAA
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 10:17 PM

At 10 pm cdt, 0300 utc, all Hurricane warnings along the coasts of Texas and Mexico have been discontinued.

At 10 pm cdt, a Tropical Storm warning is in effect from brownsville to port aransas Texas. Coastal Tropical Storm warnings elsewhere are discontinued.

At 10 pm cdt, 0300z, the center of tropical storm dolly was located near latitude 26.5 north, ongitude 98.1 west or about 55 miles, 90 km, northwest of Brownsville Texas.

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Hurricane Dolly produces heavy rains and strong winds over south Texas

by NOAA
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 7:31 PM

Heavy rains and strong winds continue over south Texas,

A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas from Brownsville to just south of Baffin Bay, and for the northeastern coast of mexico from Rio San Fernando northward to the border between Mexico and the United States.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect from Baffin Bay to Port O'Connor.

Continue reading "Hurricane Dolly produces heavy rains and strong winds over south Texas" »


Dolly continues to weaken as it moves farther inland

by NOLA.com
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 3:58 PM

A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas, from Brownsville to just south of Baffin Bay, and for the northeastern coast of Mexico, from Rio San Fernando northward to the border between Mexico and the United States.

Preparations to protect life and property should have been completed.

At 4 pm the hurricane warning from Baffin Bay northward to Corpus Christi has been replaced by a tropical storm warning. A tropical storm warning remains in effect from Baffin Bay to Port O'Connor.

Continue reading "Dolly continues to weaken as it moves farther inland" »


Dolly makes landfall, moves inland over southern Texas

by NOLA.com
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 2:07 PM

Hurricane Dolly has made landfall at South Padre Island, Texas and is expected to move farther inland over southern Texas later today. At 2 p.m., the eye of Dolly was located about 35 miles north-northeast of Brownsville Texas and 30 miles east-southeast of Raymondville. Continue reading "Dolly makes landfall, moves inland over southern Texas" »


Dolly dawdles then heads ashore

by NOLA.com
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 12:24 PM

Hurricane Dolly has come ashore at South Padre Island, Texas. A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas from Brownsville to Corpus Christi and for the northeastern coast of Mexico from Rio San Fernando northward to the border between Mexico and the United States. Continue reading "Dolly dawdles then heads ashore" »


Dolly packs 100 mph winds near Texas coast

by NOLA.com
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 10:17 AM

Hurricane's eye should cross the coast in a few hours. A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas from Brownsville to Corpus Christi.

Continue reading "Dolly packs 100 mph winds near Texas coast" »


Dolly gains steam as she heads toward Texas

by NOLA.com
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 8:25 AM

Hurricane Dolly is strengthening as it approaches the southern Texas coast. A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas from Brownsville to Corpus Christi and for the northeastern coast of Mexico from Rio San Fernando northward to the border between Mexico and the United States. Continue reading "Dolly gains steam as she heads toward Texas" »


Dolly gets ready to slam Texas/Mexico border region

by NOLA.com
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 6:15 AM

Tropical storm force winds from Hurricane Dolly are beginning to spread across the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico. A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas from Brownsville to Corpus Christi and for the northeastern coast of Mexico from Rio San Fernando northward to the border between Mexico and the United States. Continue reading "Dolly gets ready to slam Texas/Mexico border region" »


Dolly gets ready to come ashore

by NOLA.com
Wednesday July 23, 2008, 6:04 AM

Hurricane Dolly is gaining strength as it approaches the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas from Brownsville to Corpus Christi and for the northeastern coast of Mexico from Rio San Fernando northward to the border between Mexico and the United States.

Continue reading "Dolly gets ready to come ashore" »


Dolly a little stronger, slower

by NOLA.com
Tuesday July 22, 2008, 10:20 PM

A hurricane warning remains in effect for the coast of Texas, from Brownsville to Corpus Christi, and for the northeastern coast of Mexico from Rio San Fernando northward to the border between Mexico and the United States. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

Continue reading "Dolly a little stronger, slower" »


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