Beryl nears landfall in Texas: Live updates | CNN

Fort Bend County will close all county offices Monday in preparation for Tropical Storm Beryl’s effects in the greater Houston metro area, County Judge KP George said.

Offices will open for “normal business” on Tuesday, said George.

The county is preparing for tropical storm force winds, flash flooding, power outages, possible tornadoes and road closures as Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to intensify to a Category 1 hurricane.

“We expect to have a Category 1 hurricane, but we are preparing for a Category 2,” said George.

The county is expected to receive between 8-10 inches of rain beginning late Sunday and into early Monday, said Fort Bend Emergency Management Director Greg Babst. Isolated areas of the county may receive up to 15 inches of rain.

The Brazos River, San Bernardo River and Parker Reservoir will be used to drain rainfall from Beryl, according to the Fort Bend Drainage District first assistant engineer Jeff Janecek.

High water vehicles and rescue boats have also been mobilized, according to Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan. 

Storm shelters will also be opened as needed after Beryl passes through the area, said Babst. The shelters will include cooling centers as high temperatures are expected in the Fort Bend area.