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Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the Northwest
Read full article: Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the NorthwestHeavy rain is falling across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by recent wildfires.
Unprecedented snowfall of up to 5 inches hits Beaumont as winter storm moves through
Read full article: Unprecedented snowfall of up to 5 inches hits Beaumont as winter storm moves throughThe National Weather Service issued the first-ever blizzard warning for parts of the Gulf Coast, including Beaumont, as a winter storm swept through the area.
How much snow did Houston get today? Official snowfall totals released from winter storms
Read full article: How much snow did Houston get today? Official snowfall totals released from winter stormsThe National Weather Service has begun to reveal the official snowfall totals from across Houston from the day’s winter storms.
Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast
Read full article: Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecastMillions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?
Read full article: PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.
'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires
Read full article: 'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfiresThe National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ in hot pink letters against a gray background.
A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US South
Read full article: A powerful winter storm's heavy snow and sleet cancels flights and closes schools across US SouthAnother blast of winter storms is closing schools, snarling flights and putting millions of residents on alert across parts of the Deep South and south-central U.S. The storm started dumping a mix of sleet and heavy snow Thursday in north Texas and Oklahoma, where schools canceled classes for more than 1 million students.
Dangerously high winds force Biden to cancel event announcing two new national monuments
Read full article: Dangerously high winds force Biden to cancel event announcing two new national monumentsDangerously high winds have forced President Joe Biden to cancel a trip to the Eastern Coachella Valley to announce the creation of two new national monuments.
Twister tears through North Katy: Homes destroyed, vehicles flipped - but mordaciously no injuries
Read full article: Twister tears through North Katy: Homes destroyed, vehicles flipped - but mordaciously no injuriesA powerful tornado tore through North Katy's Windward community, leaving homes destroyed and vehicles overturned, but miraculously, no injuries were reported as residents recount their close encounters with the storm.
Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east
Read full article: Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves eastA strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi.
‘It’s kind of hard to look at:’ Single mom of six displaced after EF-1 tornado rips through SW Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s kind of hard to look at:’ Single mom of six displaced after EF-1 tornado rips through SW HoustonThe National Weather Service confirms that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in Southwest Houston during a rash of tornadoes across Texas on Thursday.
5 tornadoes touched down in Greater Houston area, ranging from EF-0 to EF-1
Read full article: 5 tornadoes touched down in Greater Houston area, ranging from EF-0 to EF-1Amid an insane year of natural disasters in Texas, dozens of tornadoes were reported the day after Christmas. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel
Read full article: Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travelParts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas are under severe weather watches as the National Weather Service predicts a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes to the region.
National Weather Service believes risk of severe weather in Montgomery County ‘increasing’
Read full article: National Weather Service believes risk of severe weather in Montgomery County ‘increasing’Experts with the National Weather Service are warning local officials in Montgomery County about the chance of severe thunderstorms in the area Thursday.
California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve
Read full article: California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas EvePersistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast have residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier.
Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San Francisco
Read full article: Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San FranciscoA major ice storm has created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road.
Bone-chilling cold returns to the Midwest in the wake of a storm that soaked the East Coast
Read full article: Bone-chilling cold returns to the Midwest in the wake of a storm that soaked the East CoastA storm that swept up the East Coast that brought torrents of rain and high winds caused some misery for New England ski resort operators.
The National Weather Service cancels tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after 7.0 earthquake
Read full article: The National Weather Service cancels tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after 7.0 earthquakeThe National Weather Service cancels tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after 7.0 earthquake
What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
Read full article: What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific NorthwestOne of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people and unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California.
'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Read full article: 'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific NorthwestWhat is expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades has arrived.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in Florida
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in FloridaHurricane Milton is bringing powerful winds, a storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.
Trump slams US response to Helene. His own disaster-response record is marked by politics
Read full article: Trump slams US response to Helene. His own disaster-response record is marked by politicsFormer President Donald Trump is criticizing the Biden administration’s response to widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, even as his supporters call for cuts to federal agencies that warn of weather disasters and deliver relief to hard-hit communities.
Hurricane Helene is unusual — but it's not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect
Read full article: Hurricane Helene is unusual — but it's not an example of the Fujiwhara EffectHurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee with heavy rain, flash floods and gusty winds.
Galveston County judge provides updates on the island as Hurricane Francine passes by SE Texas coast
Read full article: Galveston County judge provides updates on the island as Hurricane Francine passes by SE Texas coastGalveston County Judge Mark Henry shares what the county is doing amidst impacts from Hurricane Francine.
Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
Read full article: Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters sayThe National Weather Service says a tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane.
Flood watch: More rain on the way after Galveston shatters Labor Day rainfall record with 5.6 inches
Read full article: Flood watch: More rain on the way after Galveston shatters Labor Day rainfall record with 5.6 inchesThe National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for coastal counties until Friday morning, with a rip current risk lasting until 9 pm.
From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave
Read full article: From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat waveAs a heat wave stretched into a second day this week, residents in more than half a dozen states are looking for ways to beat the heat amid hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits.
Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early
Read full article: Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out earlyVisitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
7 years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Port Aransas and brought catastrophic flooding to SE Texas
Read full article: 7 years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Port Aransas and brought catastrophic flooding to SE TexasSeven years ago to the day, Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Middle Texas Coast near Port Aransas, unleashing devastating winds to parts of the state and catastrophic flooding to other parts, including the Houston area.
Hone weakens to tropical storm and sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fears
Read full article: Hone weakens to tropical storm and sweeps past Hawaii, dumping enough rain to ease wildfire fearsHone passed south of Hawaii and weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm, dumping so much rain that the National Weather Service called off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires.
Heat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremes
Read full article: Heat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremesThe West Coast’s summer has been interrupted by an unusually cold system from the Gulf of Alaska that dropped down through the Pacific Northwest into Northern California.
Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast
Read full article: Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East CoastErnesto has regained hurricane status as the storm churns away from Bermuda and heads farther out into the northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse
Read full article: Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapseHurricane Ernesto was being felt this weekend along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore and crossing Bermuda.
KPRC 2′s reporting, imagery helped NWS determine EF-1 tornado hit Bridgeland area of Cypress during derecho in May
Read full article: KPRC 2′s reporting, imagery helped NWS determine EF-1 tornado hit Bridgeland area of Cypress during derecho in MayThe National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado was the cause that damaged several homes in a Cypress area neighborhood in May.
The Latest: Debby's remnants hit New York and Pennsylvania with heavy rain and severe flooding
Read full article: The Latest: Debby's remnants hit New York and Pennsylvania with heavy rain and severe floodingThough no longer a tropical storm, Debby continues lashing the East Coast with heavy rain and flooding as rivers overflow their banks and authorities call on the National Guard to help with high water rescues.
What to know about free vehicle towing in severe weather and flooding situations
Read full article: What to know about free vehicle towing in severe weather and flooding situationsWith our proximity to the Gulf and the rivers, lakes and bayous across our region, one of the most critical things that can affect people in the Houston-Galveston area is the rate at which flooding can become a problem.
Here's what seems to work in Miami to keep deaths down as temperatures soar
Read full article: Here's what seems to work in Miami to keep deaths down as temperatures soarDespite a record 46-day streak of triple digit feels-like temperatures, Miami’s unprecented brutal summer last year wasn’t that deadly, contrasting with the rest of the nation where federal records show heat fatalities nationally spiked to a 45-year high.
Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Read full article: Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deathsHundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. are still being drawn to Death Valley National Park.
Cars stuck in flood waters, downed trees and power lines reported across Fort Bend Co. amid Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Cars stuck in flood waters, downed trees and power lines reported across Fort Bend Co. amid Hurricane BerylCounties across southeast Texas are seeing the brunt of Hurricane Beryl, which has been moving through the area since making landfall around 4 a.m. Monday.
Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane
Read full article: Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricaneAfter Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, knocking out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses and killing at least three people it moved east and weakened to a tropical depression.
Voluntary evacuation order issued for west end of Galveston Island ahead of Beryl
Read full article: Voluntary evacuation order issued for west end of Galveston Island ahead of BerylA voluntary evacuation order has been issued by Galveston Emergency Management Officials for the west end of Galveston Island.
More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
Read full article: More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.Roughly 130 million people are under threat from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures and is expected to shatter more inot next week from the Pacific Northwest to the Mid-Alantic states and the Northeast.
Millions swelter under dangerous Fourth of July heat wave
Read full article: Millions swelter under dangerous Fourth of July heat waveThe National Weather Service says that around 134 million people in the U.S. are under alerts as an extremely dangerous and record-breaking heat wave broils much of the country.
EF-1 tornado confirmed west of Houston amid Tropical Storm Alberto
Read full article: EF-1 tornado confirmed west of Houston amid Tropical Storm AlbertoThe National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down near Bellville, Texas, during Tropical Storm Alberto. With winds reaching 100mph, the tornado uprooted trees, damaged homes, and tore off a business's metal roof. Remember, if you're under a tornado warning, seek shelter in an interior room away from windows. Stay safe, everyone!
As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool
Read full article: As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers coolA heat wave is moving closer to the breaking point from the Midwest to New England, but there's no immediate relief in sight for much of the rest of the country.
Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to Maine
Read full article: Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to MaineA blistering heat wave stretching from the Midwest to the tip of Maine is leaving millions of people sweltering through the Juneteenth holiday.
Record-breaking US heat wave scorches the Midwest and Northeast, bringing safety measures
Read full article: Record-breaking US heat wave scorches the Midwest and Northeast, bringing safety measuresExtreme heat alerts are in effect for tens of millions of people in the United States as cities including Chicago break heat records.
CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfires
Read full article: CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfiresThe United States is bracing for chaotic weather this week, as the South is set to experience another heat wave following a short respite from searing temperatures earlier this month.
Much of US braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies
Read full article: Much of US braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the RockiesMuch of the U.S. is bracing for extreme weather — especially high temperatures — this weekend and into next week.
Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week
Read full article: Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next weekA heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week, with health officials urging people to make plans now to stay safe.
Deadly storms: Here’s what weather icon Frank Billingsley thinks hit Houston last night
Read full article: Deadly storms: Here’s what weather icon Frank Billingsley thinks hit Houston last nightThe National Weather Service will make the final determination, but Houston weather icon Frank Billingsley suspects the weather phenomenon that roared through downtown and the northwestern suburbs might have been a derecho.
‘Never seen anything like this’: Cypress residents take shelter as EF-1 tornado touches down
Read full article: ‘Never seen anything like this’: Cypress residents take shelter as EF-1 tornado touches downThe National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touchdown Thursday evening in the Cypress area.
Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4
Read full article: Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says it could take “weeks” for power to be restored in some parts of Houston following fierce storms with winds of up to 100 miles per hour.
What is a tornado emergency and how is it different from a warning or a watch?
Read full article: What is a tornado emergency and how is it different from a warning or a watch?Tornado emergencies have been called in Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa and more states over the past few weeks during recent periods of severe weather.
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer
Read full article: Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summerArizona’s new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners in a more unified effort to prevent another ghastly toll of heat-related deaths this summer.
Major flooding ongoing; Here’s how high Houston-area rivers are expected to rise
Read full article: Major flooding ongoing; Here’s how high Houston-area rivers are expected to riseWith areas just to the north of Houston experiencing yet another round of extremely heavy rain for the second time this week, rivers and creeks in those areas are going to continue to rise.
FEMA administrator surveys Oklahoma tornado damage with the state's governor and US senator.
Read full article: FEMA administrator surveys Oklahoma tornado damage with the state's governor and US senator.Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanne Criswell says “our heart aches for the loss of life” in tornadoes that left four dead and about 100 injured in Oklahoma.
Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa
Read full article: Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and IowaResidents began sifting through the rubble after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions.
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
Read full article: When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous levelU.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous level.
Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes
Read full article: Much of central US faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoesTens of millions of Americans stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore could face strong thunderstorms Monday night through Wednesday, with tornadoes possible in a few states.
Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the South
Read full article: Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the SouthPowerful storms are rumbling over parts of the southeastern U.S. as more severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley.