Beta weakens to tropical depression

As of the latest advisory, Beta has been downgraded to a tropical depression with winds now at 35 mph. The movement is now toward the northeast at 2 mph. As Beta has now turned, it will slowly ride along the Texas coastline, likely staying inland as the rain bands associated with Beta continue to bring heavy rain over parts of Texas. The center of Beta is forecast to be over or near Houston by Wednesday morning before lifting out of the area later that afternoon.