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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall Tuesday afternoon

Tropical Storm Harold to impact South Texas through midweek
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Tropical Storm Harold made landfall around Padre Island, Texas Tuesday morning.

Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are in effect for the southern coastline of Texas as the tropical storm moves through.

Sustained winds were around 50 MPH at the time of landfall.

Harold is expected to bring heavy rain to South Texas through early Wednesday morning. Inland flooding is possible and can be just as dangerous as coastal flooding.

Coastal flooding is also a possibility through Tuesday evening.