ALLISON WEAKENS TO A DEPRESSION; THREAT OF HEAVY RAINS CONTINUES
June 6, 2001 — The poorly-defined center of tropical depression Allison was located about 30 miles north of Houston, Texas, as of 5 a.m. EDT. Allison is moving toward the north near 6 mph, and a slow northward motion is expected today. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Further weakening is likely during the next 24 hours, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla. (Click NOAA satellite image of tropical depression for larger view. See the link below to see the latest satellite images.)
Additional rainfall totals of four to five inches with locally higher amounts are possible over portions of southeastern Texas and southern Louisiana. An additional isolated tornado or two is possible over southeastern Texas and southern Louisiana today.
