Austin, TX
Tropics Update: Beryl marching towards Texas coast
AUSTIN, Texas — JULY 6 | 7 PM UPDATE
Beryl is still a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico with 60 mph winds.
It is still expected to strengthen into a hurricane before landfall early Monday morning near Corpus Christi to Matagorda. Hurricane & tropical storm warnings are already out for areas along the Texas coast.
These areas will potentially experience tropical storm to hurricane-force winds. Storm surge warnings are also out for some of these same areas as 3-5 feet of coastal inundation could occur.
Not out of the possibility that it could strengthen even stronger than forecast are anticipating. If you know anyone living along the coast, tell them to be hurricane prepared.
CENTRAL TEXAS IMPACTS
Beryl is expected to make landfall along the coast early Monday morning, and outer rain bands could start moving into the Central Texas later in the morning. The heaviest rain will try to move in during the afternoon and evening hours Monday.
The heaviest rainfall axis will be based on the areas that are directly in the path or just to the east of Beryl. A level 3 of 4 flooding risk due to excessive rainfall is already out for areas near US 77. A level 2 of 4 for the I-35 corridor in Central Texas.
Sadly, with the region liking being on the west side of the system, the heaviest rainfall will mainly stay to our east. There will be a sharp rain gradient with this system. The eastern parts of the region could see 2-4 with as much as 5-10 inches of rainfall. Areas towards the Hill Country could see little to nothing.
Also with the center of Beryl passing close US 77/I-45, 40-60 mph wind gusts are likely with even higher gusts possible. This could do damage to power lines and trees causing power outages. You’ll want to be prepared for the possibility of not having electricity, so stock up on batteries, flashlights, etc.
Any shift in the track of Beryl will be crucial for our forecast so continue to check back for more updates.
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WIMBERLY, Texas – The names of all five people killed in the Central Texas plane crash late Thursday night have been released.
Plane crash victim names
The latest:
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the names of the five victims in the Wimberly, Texas crash are as follows:
- Justin Appling (pilot)
- Hayden Dillard
- Seren Wilson
- Brooke Skypala
- Stacy Hedrick
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigators are on scene and serving as the lead investigative agencies, DPS said in their Saturday release.
What we don’t know:
The cause of the crash has yet to be determined.
Fatal Texas plane crash
The backstory:
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra says first responders received the call just after 11 p.m. April 30 about an aircraft down in the Wimberley area.
The crash happened in a wooded area in the 200 block of Round Rock Road, near the area of Ledgerock Road and FM 2325, northwest of Wimberley. The NTSB says the crash happened at around 11:03 p.m.
A post-impact fire destroyed the plane, says the NTSB.
According to FlightAware, the plane was on its way to New Braunfels from Amarillo.
The aircraft has been identified as a Cessna 421C that had five people on board. All five are confirmed dead.
A preliminary investigation shows the plane was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash, but there is no indication of a mid-air crash. A second plane traveling in the same area landed safely in New Braunfels.
Flight tracking data shows the plane had a normal takeoff, climbing to 17,400 feet, but just before 11 p.m., something went wrong. The data showed the plane suddenly started dropped, plunging more than 5,000 feet per minute. Within minutes, radar contact was lost.
The Source: Information in this update comes from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Five people were killed when a small private plane crashed and caught fire near Austin, Texas, according to state and local officials. A pickleball club identified the victims as members who were traveling to a tournament.
The crash happened at about 11:05 p.m. on Thursday in the Wimberley area, about 40 miles southwest of Austin, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety and Hays County officials. The FAA said the aircraft was a Cessna 421C.
Sgt. Billy Ray with the Texas Department of Public Safety said all five people on board were killed, including one pilot and four passengers. He also confirmed that the plane caught fire after the crash.
The Amarillo Pickleball Club identified the victims as Seren Wilson, Brooke Skypala, Stacy Hedrick, Glen Appling and Hayden Dillard. The club said they were members of its “Amarillo pickleball family” and were traveling to a pickleball tournament when the crash happened.
“Today, the Club has received terrible news that we all must mourn in the loss of five members of our Amarillo pickleball family,” the club said in a statement. “Please keep their precious families in your thoughts and prayers.”
Fire and EMS personnel remained at the crash site through the early morning hours, according to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. Preliminary information indicated the aircraft was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of impact.
Becerra said there was no indication of a mid-air collision. A second aircraft that was flying nearby landed safely in New Braunfels, a city northeast of San Antonio.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
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