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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.
Frisky Fido: Why dogs in Houston love to run in the fall weather
Read full article: Frisky Fido: Why dogs in Houston love to run in the fall weatherIt turns out when it comes to cooler temperatures - you're not the only one who enjoys the weather. Dogs do too! But there are some safety tips you need to know about this fall season.
How cool will it get in Houston as we step into October?
Read full article: How cool will it get in Houston as we step into October?October is finally here! Get the 12-foot skeleton ready, head to a pumpkin patch and hope for cooler weather! Most of September we saw iced-coffee weather, but this month we should see at least a few warm pumpkin spiced latte mornings. Here’s what we can typically expect to see the month of October.
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.
September sizzle for the Texans home opener!
Read full article: September sizzle for the Texans home opener!Texans football is finally back for the regular season at NRG and the Houston Texans have the Sunday night game! This means some loyal fans will be showing up EARLY to tailgate. If you’re heading out, prepare for summer-like temperatures!