Severe weather social media: This is who we’re following for the best, up-to-the-minute info on TS Beta

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HOUSTON – As the Houston-area and the Gulf Coast is bracing for severe storms, it is very important to keep connected with accurate local, state, and national social media accounts.

The following list below contains social media accounts from local and national connections and sometimes websites with all the latest information if applicable.

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Federal social media

Both the NWS and the National Hurricane Center are issuing advisories on both Laura and Marco.

NWS Houston/Galveston

National Hurricane Center

Houston-area meteorologists

The following local meteorologists are also providing the latest info on Laura and Marco in the local sector.

Jeff Lindner, Meteorologist and Director of Harris County Flood Control District

Offices of Emergency Management

County and state-level OEMs that provide evacuation plus information from local and state officials

State of Texas Division of Emergency Management

Harris County Office of Emergency Management

Harris County Flood Control District

Galveston County Office of Emergency Management

Brazoria County Office of Emergency Management

Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management

Chambers County Office of Emergency Management

Local and State Government

Notable local/state social media accounts providing storm updates depending on county.

Sylvester Turner - Mayor of Houston

Greg Abbott - Governor of Texas

Lina Hidalgo - Harris County Judge

K.P. George - Fort Bend County Judge


About the Author:

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.