Hurricane Warning Issued For Texas As Harvey Regains Strength In Gulf

"MIAMI - A hurricane warning was issued for the Texas coast Thursday morning, as Harvey regained tropical storm strength as it drifted in the Gulf of Mexico.

The hurricane warning covers an area from Port Mansfield to Matagorda.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds had increased to near 45 mph (70 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening was expected and Harvey could become a hurricane by Friday, when it’s expected to approach the southern Texas coast."

The Associated Press had the story August 24, 2017.

SEE ALSO:

"Abbott Declares A State Of Disaster For 30 Texas Counties" (Houston Chronicle)