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Facing 'tipping point,' UNRWA chief seeks Gulf state support

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is calling on rich Gulf countries to chip in more to help educate, house and provide health care to them

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Four suspects charged in probe into European Parliament bribery by Gulf state

A Gulf state - reportedly Qatar - is accused of attempting to bribe parliament officials.

bbc.co.uk

Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia as China looks to grow its Mideast footprint

The visit showcases Beijing's ambitions to expand its influence in the Gulf, a region traditionally seen as a close U.S. security partner. Oil and defense are key to Chinese-Saudi ties.

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Shrimping grinds to a halt as import oversupplies add to ongoing woes

โ€œWe could barely even get a buyer to bid on our shrimp, and thatโ€™s scary.โ€The high price of diesel is a primary, ongoing drag on the industry. Still, as much as fuel prices are a problem, right now thatโ€™s not even the main issue, Hance said. โ€œHow are your freezers full if we havenโ€™t been harvesting shrimp?โ€Farm-raised, imported shrimp is how. Itโ€™s the same with all Gulf-state processors, most of which process imported as well as domestic shrimp and sell them alongside each other, she said. โ€œOur average price for domestic shrimp this year, it dropped to almost the lowest itโ€™s been,โ€ she said.

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'My small country is now the centre of the world'

How Qataris feel about their country becoming the first in the Arab world to host a World Cup.

bbc.co.uk

World Cup 2022: Macron says 'sports should not be politicized'

French President Emmanuel Macron defended himself for deciding to take a trip to Qatar if the national team makes the World Cup semifinals.

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The runaway success of Dubai Bling in the Middle East and beyond

The mean-girl theatrics, high-quality production and outrageous plotlines of Dubai Bling have quickly attracted a large and loyal following.

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Thousands pack Bahrain national stadium for pope's main Mass

Thousands of Christians from around the Gulf have packed Bahrainโ€™s sports stadium for Pope Francisโ€™ big Mass

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Tom Barrack: Jury acquits top Trump aide of acting as foreign agent

Tom Barrack was accused of being the "eyes, ears and the voice" of the United Arab Emirates.

bbc.co.uk

Tropical Storm Nalgae, flooding in Australia and Hurricane Lisa in Belize

Hello, and welcome to November! Typically this can be a very active time for us here in Southeast Texas with cold air moving in and interacting with our warm moist Gulf air, forming a secondary severe weather season. Thankfully for us here, our tropical season is done, but that is NOT the case across the globe.

Escape to South Padre Island this Winter

South Padre Island is the ideal destination if you're looking to get away this holiday season.

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Credit Suisse Needs a Smarter Play, Not a Gulf Bailout

With their new found swagger,ย Gulf states are competing to become regional financial hubs, drawing in talent, big business and foreign firms.

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Tropical Storm Karl strengthens in Gulf off Mexico's coast

Tropical Storm Karl has grown a little stronger off Mexicoโ€™s southern Gulf coast and itโ€™s expected to approach land by the weekend without gaining ย hurricane strength

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Cluster of thunderstorms could develop in southern Gulf

The remnants of Hurricane Julia are forecast to try to redevelop before moving into Mexico.

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Pope presses Muslim dialogue message with Bahrain visit

The Vatican says Pope Francis will travel to Bahrain in November, as the pope presses his message of dialogue with the Muslim world

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Watch live: Hurricane Ian graphics as storm tracks toward eastern Gulf of Mexico

Watch a loop of KPRC 2 graphics as all eyes turn toward Hurricane Ian.

Low pressure in the Gulf brings rain this weekend

Low flood threats through the start of the weekend

โ€˜The heat is on: NWS: No tropical relief on the horizon

โ€œThat really helped our drought conditions hereโ€ he said. โ€œOtherwise weโ€™d be in the same position as upstate Texas.โ€A meteorology rule-of-thumb is that dry begets dry, and wet begets wet. โ€œUnfortunately for Texas, the heat is on and itโ€™s going to stay for at least the short term,โ€ he said. โ€œIn Brownsville the past few years weโ€™ve had some sort of tropical uptick by this time,โ€ Mejia said. โ€œReal relief from drought conditions is probably going to have to come from tropical events or some sort of tropical air mass that moves into our area,โ€ Mejia said.

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Eye on the Tropics: Disturbance forms over Georgia, making its way to the Gulf

We are keeping an eye on the tropics and are monitoring our next area for potential tropical development over Georgia.

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#TBT: These Corpus Christi mini golf courses were popular spots in the โ€™90s

The two miniature golf courses, Putt Putt and Pirates of the Gulf, opened in the early โ€™90s but closed by the end of the decade.

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Wealthy Mideast nations boost spending to protect citizens from inflation

Though the region's two biggest economies have been trying to trim their generous social services, the sudden rise in inflation has prompted renewed spending.

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Mexican army patrol attacked after detaining suspects

A Mexican army patrol was surrounded and attacked in the town of Altar, Mexico's president said Monday, on the same day a family of seven were killed on the country's Gulf coast. Altar, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) south of Sasabe, Arizona, has long been known as a staging ground for immigrant smuggling and is reportedly controlled by a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. President Andrรฉs Manuel Lรณpez Obrador said that on Sunday soldiers had detained three criminal suspects, but were quickly surrounded by 10 or 15 pickups and 60 gunmen.

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Amazon blocks searches for LGBTQ+ products in the United Arab Emirates amid regional anti-homosexuality push

Amazon described its decision as one made to abide by local laws.

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Flood threat Thursday and Friday

This low will be responsible for hor much rain we get the rest of the week

Triple digit heat through Sunday, MUCH needed rain on the way

Heat advisory for our northern cities

Triple digit heat through Sunday

Heat advisory for our northern cities

'Magnificent species': Padre Island turtle hatchlings take to sea at public viewing

Turtle hatchlings took to the sea at the first public viewing event of 2022 at the Padre Island National Seashore.

caller.com

Nupur Sharma: Prophet Muhammad row deepens Indiaโ€™s diplomatic woes

A statement by a spokesperson of India's ruling party has snowballed into an international controversy.

bbc.co.uk

2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Here

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season kicks off on June 1st with an above average number of storms expected through the summer

Bad news for the 2022 hurricane season: The Loop Current, a fueler of monster storms, is looking a lot like it did in 2005, the year of Katrina

A satellite image of ocean heat shows the strong Loop Current and swirling eddies. Christopher Henze, NASA/AmesThe Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and the Gulf of Mexico is already warmer than average. Even more worrying is a current of warm tropical water that is looping unusually far into the Gulf for this time of year, with the power to turn tropical storms into monster hurricanes. Itโ€™s called the Loop Current, and itโ€™s the 800-pound gorilla of Gulf hurricane risks. When the Loop

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UAE plastics firm Borouge to become latest IPO in a wave of Middle East mega listings

Petrochemicals business Borouge will list on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange next month, marking the latest in a series of mega public offerings across the Middle East.

cnbc.com

Introducing the โ€œModelcaneโ€

Last Wednesday, all the Media-rology lit up with a potential Category 4 hurricane in the Gulf (headed toward Texas, no less) just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The cover shot today shows what was going around. This was a forecast from the American model a good two weeks out. We call these hurricanes from the model a โ€œmodelcaneโ€ and Iโ€™ll explain whatโ€™s going on in a moment. Suffice it to say that, first of all, there has never been a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico in May, so that would be highly unusual, and second, never trust a model more than a week out, especially for tropical systems that develop in the Caribbeanโ€™s west end. Trust me, things will change.

TRAFFIC ALERT: All mainlanes shut down at I-45 Gulf Freeway headed inbound at Lockwood due to auto-pedestrian crash

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Hillary Clinton garners applause at Albright funeral

Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton garnered laughter and applause during her eulogy for her predecessor at the State Department, Madeleine Albright, held at Washington's National Cathedral Wednesday. (April 27)

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Net loss: Fuel prices sink shrimp industry profits

For the Texas shrimp industry and the Gulf shrimp industry in general, itโ€™s been a long while since the good news has outweighed the bad for any length of time. The pandemic, however, unexpectedly produced a rare silver lining last year in the form of higher prices for wild-caught Gulf shrimp. Then came the calamity of fuel prices. For restaurants, offering Gulf shrimp becomes no longer an option once it reaches a certain price point. If and when fuel prices do come enough that boats can make money again, then shrimp prices can come down a bit, making it attractive to consumers and restaurants again, Hance said.

myrgv.com

Experts estimate 8 endangered porpoises may remain in Mexico

The Sea Shepherd environmental group says scientists estimate that only about eight of the worldโ€™s most critically endangered porpoises may remain in the Gulf of California, the only place where the vaquita marina lives

washingtonpost.com

U.S. sanctions Iranians after ballistic missile strikes in Iraq and Gulf states

The penalties allow the U.S. to block the assets of the sanctioned people and entities, and to prosecute others who do business with them.

cbsnews.com

Middle East Is Frenemy Territory for U.S. and Russia

American allies and Moscowโ€™s friends all have good reasons to avoid taking sides in the Ukraine war. But neutrality has its risks, too.

washingtonpost.com

Israeli prime minister makes historic visit to Bahrain, seeking to fortify Gulf coalition against Iran

Prime Minister Naftali Bennettโ€™s first visit to the tiny, oil-rich country comes as Israel and the Gulf states advance security collaborations โ€” and as a shadow war between Israel and Iran becomes increasingly public.

washingtonpost.com

As Iran talks stall, Israeli PM makes snap trip to Bahrain

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is flying to the Gulf state of Bahrain.

US files 1st USMCA environment case on Mexico over porpoise

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has filed the first environmental complaint against Mexico for failing to protect the critically endangered vaquita marina, the world's smallest porpoise.

U.S. sending warship, jets to help protect Arab allies from missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels

USS Cole destroyer and fighter jets will "assist" United Arab Emirates as the close ally faces increasing missile and drone attacks by Houthis rebels in Yemen.

cbsnews.com

Texas officials: Power grid ready for winter storm

A major winter storm is expected in a large swath of the U.S., including Texas, nearly a year after a storm devastated the state's power grid and caused hundreds of deaths. But Texas officials say the grid is ready. (Feb. 1)

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Kuwaiti minister in Lebanon over diplomatic row with gulf

Kuwaitโ€™s foreign minister says he has handed Lebanese officials a list of suggestions for confidence-building measures with oil-rich Gulf states after relations between the two sides deteriorated dramatically over the past months.

A Forgotten Oil Well Births a 100-Foot Geyser in West Texas

The salty water spewing high on a Crane County ranch could be a sign of a โ€œwhack-a-moleโ€ future in the Permian Basin.

texasmonthly.com

Work to start on Packery Channel restoration

The popular Packery Channel, which still bears the damage of Hurricane Harvey, is on its way to being shored up against the next storm.

caller.com

E-scooter firm Lime plans aggressive Middle East expansion

Mobility start-up Lime is planning to launch its e-scooter and e-bike rental service across the Middle East over the next two years.

cnbc.com

Tadawul Group shares open 10% above listing price in Riyadh debut

"Today we mark a significant milestone for our transformation," Saudi Tadawul Group CEO Khalid Al Hussan told CNBC's Dan Murphy on Wednesday.

cnbc.com

UAE to shift weekend to Saturday and Sunday from next year

The United Arab Emirates will have a 4.5-day working week, with the weekend starting on Friday afternoon and lasting until Sunday.

cnbc.com

Lebanese businesses pay steep price for standoff with Saudis

A Lebanese DJ was days away from moving to Riyadh to play for a month in one of the newest entertainment centers in Saudi Arabia's capital when a brief, polite Whatsapp message informed her that the contract wonโ€™t go through. The diplomatic crisis is causing anxiety among Lebanese, particularly those who work in Gulf countries, at a time when Lebanon is already enduring an unprecedented economic meltdown.

news.yahoo.com

Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war

Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line.

bbc.co.uk

China and the U.S. Canโ€™t Break Their Oil Market Codependency

In this dangerous game, any move that tips the balance could kick off a conflict. That wonโ€™t change until Beijing is able to harness new zero-carbon technologiesย to replace crude in both civilian and military uses.

washingtonpost.com

Lebanon's interior minister: crisis with Gulf could worsen

Lebanonโ€™s interior minister says that every delay in resolving the diplomatic crisis with Gulf nations threatens to affect the lives of more Lebanese already reeling from a massive economic crisis

washingtonpost.com

Public asked to report monarch butterfly sightings in South

Researchers are calling on the public to report monarch butterfly sightings in eight southern and Gulf states.

Calls mounting for removing Lebanon minister over Gulf row

Pressure is mounting on Lebanese leaders to remove a Cabinet minister whose comments on the war in Yemen sparked a diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia

washingtonpost.com

MBS Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions, Intel Report Stokes Doubts

A new intelligence report casts doubt, saying nations that rely heavily on fossil fuel exports will try to slow the transition.

newsy.com

MBS Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions, Intel Report Stokes Doubts

A new intelligence report casts doubt, saying nations that rely heavily on fossil fuel exports will try to slow the transition.

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Dining Guide: Highlights From Our November 2021 Issue

Texas Monthly adds and updates approximately sixty restaurant listings for our Dining Guide each month. Thereโ€™s limited space in the print issue, but the

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โ€˜Mysterious Boxesโ€™ Are Washing Up On Texas Beaches. What Are They? โ€“ Houston Public Media

Similar objectsย have been foundย on the opposite side of the Gulf, in Florida, and a bit further south.

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Pentagon chief: al-Qaida may seek comeback in Afghanistan

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the al-Qaida extremist group that used Afghanistan as a staging base to attack United States 20 years ago may attempt to regenerate there following an American withdrawal that has left the Taliban in power

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Thousands evacuated from flood-stricken city in central Mexico

Government officials estimate more than 39,000 residents were affected by flooding that overtook nearly the entire city of Tula on Tuesday, with water remaining high on Wednesday.

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7 First Alert Forecast 12 p.m. Update, Wednesday, September 8

7 First Alert Forecast 12 p.m. Update, Wednesday, September 8

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Louisiana Gov.: Over 400,000 still without power

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Louisiana still don't have power 9 days after Hurricane Ida. Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday said that though progress has been made, more than 400,000 are still without electricity. (Sept. 7)

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VIDEO: KPRC 2 meteorologists Justin Stapleton and Khambrel Marshall track Tropical Depression 9 and answer questions from Houston-area residents

With the situation in the Gulf evolving throughout each day, the KPRC 2 severe weather team is watching it closely. The current models indicate this is likely to be a storm that will impact our neighbors in Louisiana, but the strength and exact landfall location are still unknown.

What are tar balls and why is Galveston getting them?

Galveston authorities tell KPRC 2 they are receiving reports of tar balls in the area.

Tropical Storm Elsa moving across west Cuba, then to Florida

Tropical Storm Elsa is sweeping over western Cuba with strong rain and winds, and forecasters say it will move on to the Florida Keys on Tuesday and Floridaโ€™s central Gulf coast by Wednesday.

Coast Guard shares what you need to know about hurricane season, tropical disturbance looming in Gulf

Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston will discuss hurricane preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season and the pending tropical disturbance currently in the Gulf.

What to know about our Gulf Tropical Disturbance

Weโ€™ll have a chance to get either or both of the tropical flare ups to make Tropical Depression status the next 24-48 hours although the one in the Gulf better hurry! Circulation from this morningโ€™s NOAA Satellite is pretty evident and youโ€™ll notice a north movement for now:

Strong storms to be replaced by Saturday sun

The KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is monitoring severe storms moving through central and east Texas Friday evening.

Houston-area forecast: Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes

Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes to SE Texas!

Jordan king doubles down on sedition claims against brother

Jordanโ€™s king has addressed the public feud with his half-brother, Prince Hamzah, portraying it as an attempted โ€œseditionโ€ that caused him shock, anger and pain.

Galveston orcas stun visitors: Other creatures visitors can find off the Gulf Coast

GALVESTON, Texas โ€“ Last weekโ€™s viral video of orcas swimming near a Galveston Party Boat had people talking about the wonders of the islandโ€™s wildlife. Greg Whittaker, animal husbandry manager and wildlife expert with Moody Gardens, spoke to KPRC 2 about these unexpected visitors of the Gulf and what other animals Galveston visitors can expect to see around the island. Usually, they would be hunting fish such as tuna and smaller dolphin species,โ€ Whittaker said. Dolphins (Pixabay)Sea turtlesSea turtles, according to Whittaker, are usually found in the bay areas of the Gulf, foraging for food. Larger stingrays are usually found in the deeper waters of the Gulf, while smaller types (usually golden colored) are finding clams on the Gulf shoreline, according to Whittaker.

UN warns of mass famine in Yemen ahead of donor conference

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2018 file photo, a woman holds a malnourished boy at the Aslam Health Center, in Hajjah, Yemen. The stark warning comes a day before a pledging conference co-hosted by Sweden and Switzerland. The U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will appeal for $3.85 billion in relief aid for Yemen this year. Wealthy Gulf donors such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which contributed generously to U.N. appeals in 2018 and 2019, cut back drastically on aid to Yemen last year amid the pandemic and corruption in Yemen aid efforts. The rebels have been implicated in stealing aid and using aid access to extort concessions and money.

Houston-area forecast: Muggy, foggy weekend ahead

Our ever present fog stuck around until 10am for the coastal counties along with warmer than normal temperatures for the weekend. MUCH warmer than normal weekend (KPRC)The southerly flow from the Gulf is bringing warm moist air over cooler water and creating the fog issues. The rain amounts will be meager however with about half inch to one inch for the week ahead. Rain chances ramp up Sunday night into Monday (KPRC)Weโ€™ll see only slight sprinkle chances today ahead of an increase in those chances Sunday night. AdRain chances at the start and end of the week (KPRC)Remember to check for any changes to this forecast at Click2Houston.com/weather .

Houston Zoo releases 25 sea turtles back to the Gulf after Texas freeze

HOUSTON โ€“ 25 green sea turtles were given a second chance to live and released back to the Gulf thanks to animal care professionals from the Houston Zoo. Partnering with Texas A&M University-Galveston and Texas Parks and Wildlife, the zoo facilitated the rescue after last weekโ€™s winter storm, according to a news release. Last week, as Texas experienced unprecedented freezing conditions from Winter Storm Uri, 37 green sea turtles were rescued along the Texas coast. Working with our partners @AggiesByTheSea, the Houston Zoo's veterinary staff oversaw the care & treatment of these wild sea turtles. pic.twitter.com/DqoYsJwLcm โ€” Houston Zoo (@houstonzoo) February 24, 2021Eleven of the turtles rescued continue to receive veterinary care from Houston Zoo and are not ready for release at this time, the news release said.

Houston-area forecast: Spring is out, winter is back in

After almost breaking a record Thursday afternoon with temperatures hitting 80 degrees in Houston, winter is back. The weather is now cloudy, chilly, and damp. Jackets and umbrellas are a must as scattered showers and chilly temperatures will last all of Friday. Expect seasonable weather for Super Bowl Weekend. The long-range forecast features a cold front next week that could bring in a cold winter blast for next week.

Easing dispute, UAE announces reopening of borders to Qatar

Al Thani's arrival in the kingdoms ancient desert city of Al-Ula on Tuesday was broadcast live on Saudi TV. Saudi Arabia announced the reopening of its airspace and borders with Qatar earlier this week. National carrier Qatar Airways said it had started to reroute some flights through Saudi airspace, with the first flight cruising over Saudi skies from Doha to Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday night. The four Arab states severed commercial and diplomatic ties with Qatar in 2017, accusing the country of cozying up to Iran and financing extremist groups in the region, charges that Doha denies. The boycott only pushed Qatar closer to Iran, for instance by forcing Qatar Airways to change routes through Iranian skies.

Galveston is filled with holiday cheer for families to take part throughout this year

GALVESTON โ€“ The coast and bay offer great weather, incredible events, world-class attractions, award-winning Gulf seafood and an array of shops full of unique gifts for your shopping pleasure. During the holiday season, Galvestonโ€™s family of coastal communities is offering two months of magical events and activities from November to New Yearโ€™s. Thereโ€™s plenty of gift shopping you can do with these amazing local vendors for some interesting finds that will impress your family and friends. You can even shop online at each one of the businesses listed below by simply clicking on their names! For more information about all the magical happenings in Galveston, just click here to find out how you can make memories there that youโ€™re family will remember for years to come!

5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Dec. 2

Here are things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 2:1. There is a small chance that some of Wednesdayโ€™s storms will produce strong wind gusts. For the first time, KPRC 2โ€ฒs Bill Spencer is getting answers for hundreds of people -- all at once. They said they have been getting high water bills for months and they are confused as to why. As Spencer learned, things are so out of sorts and an independent investigation is underway.

Warm weather heading into the weekend

Winds are turning back onshore and with a southeast breeze moisture is slowly and surely returning to Southeast Texas. Expect a warm and slightly more humid Thursday afternoon. Thursday AfternoonWith more moisture in place patchy fog could be an issue for the Friday morning commute as well as our weekend mornings. Fog Friday MorningThis surge of moisture and unseasonably warm weather is ahead of a couple cold fronts on the way. The second front next Tuesday will cut temperatures slightly returning seasonable weather, afternoon temperatures in the low 70s, back to Houston for Thanksgiving.

Cold front late this weekend will bring in fall fantastic weather for next week

Houston โ€“ After a record-breaking Thursday, temperatures hit 85 degrees at Bush Airport, unseasonably warm weather continues. FridayOur cool mornings and warmer than average afternoons will continue through the weekend. Missing Fall weather? Not to worry it is on the way for next week! A cold front on Sunday will usher in chilly mornings and mild afternoons.

Eta remains a strong tropical storm heading to Florida

HOUSTON โ€“ The storm is expected to weaken just slightly down to a strong tropical storm before making landfall somewhere between Cedar Key and Clearwater, Florida by this evening. It will bring heavy rain, wind and up to a 2-3 foot storm surge during high tide across central and NW Florida coastline. Eta is approaching the central Florida coastline this eveningEta will move across Florida tonight and tomorrowWe might be nearing the end of hurricane season but the tropics are still very busy! Tropical Storm Theta is churning in the north Atlantic heading towards Spain and Portugal and we will likely be looking at โ€œIotaโ€ over the next few days tracking in the Caribbean towards Central America. Busy TropicsTHETA marks the 29th named storm of the 2020 season breaking the record for the most named tropical systems in a hurricane season.

Eta: A tale of 2 models

Lauderdale area since last Thursday, Florida is hoping Eta will continue to drift west and wash itself out over the Gulf. However, the European model and NHC forecast is persistent with a slow north and then northeast trek across northern Florida, which would mean more rain in a different location. The American modelThe GFS, or American model, has consistently shown quite the opposite with ETA drifting west and eventually moving north. Hereโ€™s the latest:American Model courtesy Tropical TidbitsThis model suggests that no front gets involved until Sunday, so high pressure continues to send Eta on its westerly drift. Obviously, we have a while to watch this and the path over time will become more certain.

Hurricane Epsilon now a major hurricane, continues to close in towards Bermuda as it meanders in the Atlantic

Epsilon is the 27th tropical system of the 2020 Hurricane Season. Thankfully Epsilon is in the central Atlantic and projected to stay in the central Atlantic not threatening the East Coast of the United States. Late Thursday night Epsilon will approach Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane, but a direct hit to the island is not anticipated. After passing east of Bermuda, it will turn eastward into the north-central Atlantic. EpsilonBeyond Epsilon, there is one spot we are watching in the Northwest Caribbean that has a 20% chance for development.

US, Israeli envoys fly to Bahrain to advance nascent ties

The national flags of Bahrain, Israel and America, flutter in near the Israeli flag carrier El Al plane that will fly an Israeli delegation, accompanied by U.S. aides, to Bahrain to formalise relations and broaden Gulf cooperation, at Ben Gurion airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool Photo via AP)

Delta weakens to a depression

After Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday evening as a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph near Creole, Louisiana, it has continually weakened overnight and through this morning and as of 10am become a depression. Delta weakens to a depression (KPRC)The biggest threat is still rain with 2-4 inches likely along its path with some isolated amounts possible as much as 6-10 inches for the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Delta picks up speed toward the northeast (KPRC)WindCameron and Lake Charles, Louisiana, which took a direct hit from Hurricane Laura, stayed on the โ€œcleanโ€ side of Delta -- west of the eye. Compared to Laura, Delta is not as strong and not as well-organized. Delta made landfall near Creole Louisiana, only about 12 miles to the east of the track of Hurricane Laura six weeks earlier.

Ask 2: Why such an increase in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico storms?

HOUSTON โ€“ At KPRC 2, weโ€™re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: 2020 was predicted and has been an exceptional year for tropical storms. But why such an increase in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico storms? Answer: From KPRC 2โ€ฒs Frank Billingsley -- โ€œThe water temps over the Gulf and the Caribbean are the warmest this year on the planet and the lack of El Niรฑo has meant less shear, or upper level wind, to tear storms apart.

Can we retire a Greek hurricane name? Delta made us wonder.

Louisiana residents who are still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit as Hurricane Delta steamed north through the Gulf on Thursday after swiping Mexicoโ€™s Yucatan Peninsula, the Associated Press reported. โ€œThey do not retire Greek alphabet storm names -- at least so far,โ€ Gross said. The last time we went through all the letters of the alphabet and moved on to the Greek alphabet was 2005. In 2005, a record-breaking year of devastating hurricanes, we made it through six Greek letters. The Committee also agreed that it was not practical to retire into hurricane history a letter in the Greek alphabet.

Hereโ€™s what Houstonโ€™s weather will look like as Delta makes landfall

Rain and wind, main impacts from Delta (KPRC)Hurricane Delta continues to be a massive, dangerous and major hurricane. Landfall is expected along the Louisiana coast just east of Cameron some late this afternoon or early evening. The storm is being pushed into Louisiana due to a trough of low pressure moving into Texas. Although Delta will be to our east, the rain and wind will make for an uncomfortable day. After Delta, the next ten days are warmer than normal with very little rain.

What to know about Deltaโ€™s direction

Two storms in the Gulf (again) looks to be the headline this week with Gamma having trouble with the kickstart due to wind shear and eventually being absorbed by stronger Delta. Right now, Delta is forecast to become a Category 2 hurricane with 105-mph winds headed toward Louisiana. The Florida high is still there (this is an extension of the Bermuda High), but itโ€™s been beaten down a bit by our cold fronts. And as you can see on the forecast map below, a low-pressure system in the upper atmosphere is expected to be over Texas by mid-week. Right now, the only immediate concerns are at the coast with 1-2โ€ฒ higher tides, rip currents and off-shore seas of 6-9โ€ฒ.

Voluntary evacuations issued for Bolivar Peninsula, city of Galveston ahead of Tropical Storm Beta

GALVESTON COUNTY โ€“ As the wind begins to pick up across the island and another disturbance brews in the Gulf, Galveston County and city leaders are already preparing. During a news conference Saturday, Henry issued a disaster declaration for the county in preparation for what could be โ€œsignificant damageโ€ and a voluntary evacuation for the Bolivar Peninsula. โ€œThe peninsula has a chance of being cut off from the rest of the county,โ€ Henry said. According to Henry, people who feel comfortable being without power for a few days are in the clear to stay home. โ€œWe hope you donโ€™t have to execute it, but be prepared in case you do.โ€Watch the full update below:Galveston County Judge Mark Henry gives update on Tropical Storm Beta.

Get ready, Houston! A cold front has moved through

Nice dry air is slowly taking over behind a cold front! Although we will have seasonable afternoon temperatures close to 90 degrees Friday afternoon, lower humidity will be a treat. While Sunday will still be pleasant showers will return especially along the coast due to a tropical system in the Gulf. 10 day forecastMake sure you stay engaged this weekend and watch the forecast for the Gulf. There are still big questions on how Wilfred will impact our local weather next week and we will get key information over the weekend.

Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texans to be prepared, monitor this weekendโ€™s weather, flood threats

HOUSTON โ€“ Governor Greg Abbott is urging Texans to be vigilant over the next few days as he and his office closely monitor a potential tropical development brewing in the Gulf. RELATED: What to know about the two Tropical systems brewing right nowAbbott said the state is preparing its resources to assist communities with potential flooding and heavy rainfall. โ€œI urge Texans across the state to monitor the weather in their area and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from possible flash flooding and heavy rainfall,โ€ Abbott said. โ€œAs this Tropical Depression approaches the Lone Star State, we are taking the necessary precautions to keep Texans safe,โ€ Abbott said. โ€œThese resources I have rostered will help our communities respond to the severe weather and possible flash floods caused by this Tropical Depression.

Our hurricane history and the 2020 hurricane forecast

Tropical Storm One PATHTropical Storm One 19601960 did not have much action for Texas, but there was Tropical Storm One which is one of those sneaky storms. The next season, 1966, left Texas completely alone and, in fact, didnโ€™t do much to the Gulf:1966 Hurricane PathsBut 1980 was another story. Believe it or not, Tropical Storm Danielle would follow in September, moving into Beaumont where Nederland picked up 18โ€ณ of rain. The 1980 season lasted well into November and Texans were glad to see it go. Before Ike, however, was Hurricane Dolly in Brownsville dropping 15โ€ณ of rain in Harlingen and causing damage to South Padre.

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