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ASK ANTHONY: Why is wind direction identified as where it is coming from?
Read full article: ASK ANTHONY: Why is wind direction identified as where it is coming from?Did you know weather vanes have been keeping us in the know about wind direction for more than 2,000 years? The first known weather vane was installed in 48 BC on top of the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Greece. Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and weather vanes started popping up on churches across Europe. The most popular design? The good old rooster. Here’s the cool part: the arrow on a weather vane points to the direction the wind is coming from. So, if it’s pointing north, the wind is blowing from the north. That’s why we call it a “north wind”! Simple, but brilliant.
What to expect as we step into December in Houston
Read full article: What to expect as we step into December in HoustonGet excited for baked goods, holiday music, and strong cold fronts! November was one of the warmest on record for Houston, but we’re actually heading into December cooler than average! Here’s what we typically see in the month of December.
Guarding Galveston Bay | What’s being done to protect it for generations to come
Read full article: Guarding Galveston Bay | What’s being done to protect it for generations to comeMore than 8,000 acres of saltwater wetlands and more than 80,000 of freshwater wetlands have been lost in the Galveston Bay system over the last two decades. The staggering numbers come from the Galveston Bay Foundation, which is actively working to improve the situation, in part because the wetlands serve as a habitat for wildlife and provide a buffer for storm surge. As the wetlands vanish, we become more vulnerable to flooding and water quality issues.
Track today’s storms with the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker App
Read full article: Track today’s storms with the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker AppWe have daily downpours expected this week. While it will not be a washout, you can expect to see on-and-off storms through the next 10 days. Plan on extra time for driving, and have a way to get weather information.
Warm, humid conditions return to Houston
Read full article: Warm, humid conditions return to HoustonYou can put that umbrella away today - SE Texas is getting a break from rain chances. Expect sunshine and highs reaching the low to mid-80s. You’ll also notice an increase in humidity by the afternoon.
Tracking thunderstorms on Election Day
Read full article: Tracking thunderstorms on Election Day1.7 million voters dodged the potential for thunderstorms on election day in Harris County. The weather team is watching and tracking the chance for .75-1″ of rain late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Early morning storms - up to 1" of rain during the overnight.
What to expect as we step into November in Houston
Read full article: What to expect as we step into November in HoustonGet excited for high-stakes football games, Butterball turkeys, delicious gatherings with family and friends and finally cooler weather! October was one of the warmest on record for Houston, but this month we can expect a few strong cold fronts. Here’s what we typically see in the month of November.
Houston’s Halloween forecast hour-by-hour: Will it be wet for trick-or-treating?
Read full article: Houston’s Halloween forecast hour-by-hour: Will it be wet for trick-or-treating?Halloween is just one day away. We have been talking about rain chances for Halloween and that still looks to be the case.
Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
Read full article: Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.