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June 5, 2001 — Tropical Storm Allison formed today in the northwest Gulf of Mexico about 80 miles south-southeast of Galveston, Texas. Allison is moving toward the north near 13 mph and should move inland this evening. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click on NOAA satellite image for larger view.)

Tropical Storm Warnings have been posted for the Texas and Louisiana Gulf coasts from Sargent, Texas, to Morgan City, Louisiana.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center mainly to the east of the center. Locally heavy rainfall of up to five inches is possible over portions of southeast Texas and much of southern Louisiana. Storm surge flooding of two to four feet above normal tide levels can be expected along and to the east of the center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view.)

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