Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Harvey continue to cause severe and widespread flooding in southeastern Texas, including Houston and surrounding areas.

Southwestern Louisiana is also affected. Heavy rains are expected to continue for several more days. Widespread mandatory and voluntary evacuations are in place and transportation links have been severely disrupted.

Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for the latest information. Anticipate disruptions to essential services. Contact your tour provider or airline for latest information on disruptions and follow the instructions issued by local authorities.

The level has not changed. Exercise normal safety precautions in the United States of America, including Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands.

Exercise normal safety precautions in the United States. Exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia. Monitor the media and other sources for information on local travel conditions.