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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.
Storms bear down on New England and East Coast as severe weather persists across the US
Read full article: Storms bear down on New England and East Coast as severe weather persists across the USMore severe weather is barreling across the U.S. A major spring storm was underway and expected to bring more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday night, while heavy rains are soaking the East Coast.
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes
Read full article: Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoesThousands of homes and businesses are without power as severe weather roars through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornados.
Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regions
Read full article: Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regionsIt may officially be spring, but wintry weather is blanketing the U.S. with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds.
Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history
Read full article: Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas historyPlanes have dropped fire retardant over the northern Texas Panhandle as firefighters are continuing efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history.
Texas wildfires: how to help and how to stay safe
Read full article: Texas wildfires: how to help and how to stay safeAs firefighters work to put out the largest wildfire in Texas history, here’s a guide to fire weather watches, safety tips and how to find organizations collecting donations to directly help local residents, including farmers and ranchers.
Houston Ethnic Media collaborates with FEMA for roundtable discussion about #WinterReady preparedness
Read full article: Houston Ethnic Media collaborates with FEMA for roundtable discussion about #WinterReady preparednessDozens of journalists representing diverse media outlets gathered at the Southwest News Group in Houston last month for a roundtable discussion hosted by Houston Ethnic Media.
Lots of rain for Houston this week: Did it make a dent in our drought?
Read full article: Lots of rain for Houston this week: Did it make a dent in our drought?With most of the area seeing at least a half a foot of rain and in some cases, more than a foot(!), it begs the question: Did all this heavy rain improve our current drought status?
Peach Creek at Splendora faces minor flooding as NWS extends flood warning for Montgomery and Harris counties
Read full article: Peach Creek at Splendora faces minor flooding as NWS extends flood warning for Montgomery and Harris countiesThe National Weather Service Office - Houston/Galveston issued a Flood Warning for Peach Creek at Splendora, affecting Montgomery and Harris Counties.
Much of US still gripped by arctic weather as Memphis deals with numerous broken water pipes
Read full article: Much of US still gripped by arctic weather as Memphis deals with numerous broken water pipesSubfreezing conditions and treacherous roadways have contributed to dozens of deaths this month across the U.S., where states as far south as Texas and Florida remain gripped by deadly arctic weather Sunday.
Below-freezing temps likely as coldest weather of the season expected next week in SE Texas: What to know🧊
Read full article: Below-freezing temps likely as coldest weather of the season expected next week in SE Texas: What to know🧊There is increasing concern for a hard freeze across Southeast Texas that will possibly happen next Monday night into Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service announced. There is also the potential for another hard freeze Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to the East Coast this weekend
Read full article: A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to the East Coast this weekendA winter weather system moving through the U.S. is expected to wallop the East Coast this weekend with a mix of snow and freezing rain.
‘Many ingredients will be in place’: How confident are forecasters the Houston area will see severe storms Thursday?
Read full article: ‘Many ingredients will be in place’: How confident are forecasters the Houston area will see severe storms Thursday?It’s been a while since we last had a possibility of severe weather in the forecast but that is exactly what meteorologists say could be in store for Thursday.
Snow piles up in North Dakota as region's first major snowstorm of the season moves eastward
Read full article: Snow piles up in North Dakota as region's first major snowstorm of the season moves eastwardAn east-moving snowstorm, the first major one of the season, continued Thursday into North Dakota.
What is super fog? The mix of smoke and dense fog caused a deadly pileup in Louisiana
Read full article: What is super fog? The mix of smoke and dense fog caused a deadly pileup in LouisianaA combination of fog and thick smoke from a marsh fire reduced visibility on Louisiana highways to near nothing on Monday.
End may be in sight for Phoenix's historic heat wave of 110-degree-plus weather
Read full article: End may be in sight for Phoenix's historic heat wave of 110-degree-plus weatherA historic heat wave continues to stifle Phoenix — but the end may finally be in sight for residents of Arizona’s largest city.
Phoenix on track to set another heat record, this time for most daily highs at or above 110 degrees
Read full article: Phoenix on track to set another heat record, this time for most daily highs at or above 110 degreesPhoenix is already the hottest large city in America and is now poised to set yet another heat record.