The original item was published from 5/21/2021 10:59:21 AM to 5/21/2021 11:00:01 AM.

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Posted on: May 21, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Rainy Weekend Ahead: La Marque Office of Emergency Management is monitoring Gulf Disturbance 91L

Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season, La Marque. Please review your insurance policies, evacuation plans and hurricane supplies. Visit the city website for resources and tips.

Please stay weather aware. Shower and thunderstorm activity remains disorganized, but rain is expected in our area Friday and Saturday. Due to rainfall earlier this week, the ground is saturated and street flooding is possible. 

Please make sure trashcans are stored away from the road and ditches near your home are free from debris and branches.

Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 each year, but forecasters predicted an early start due to conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. It looks like those predictions were correct. 

Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season, La Marque. Please review your insurance policies, evacuation plans and hurricane supplies. Visit the city website for resources and tips.

Hurricane Huddle still happening tomorrow, Saturday, May 22, 2021, but the Jaws of Life demonstration is canceled. For updates, register for e-notifications and emergency alerts at connect.cityoflamarque.org, and monitor social media. Follow US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas for reliable weather updates.