WEATHER ALERT
‘Triggering’: Houstonian transplant relives losing her home as she watches New Orleans tornado damage
Read full article: ‘Triggering’: Houstonian transplant relives losing her home as she watches New Orleans tornado damageThe National Weather Service said the EF-3 tornado went 11 miles through three parishes with most of the damage in Arabi, a community east of New Orleans. Many in the area are left homeless. It’s a feeling many who have been forced to Houston know all too well.
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Delta weakens to a depression
Read full article: Delta weakens to a depressionAfter 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 “clean” 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.
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Water, power could take up to 2 months to restore for residents in Lake Charles
Read full article: Water, power could take up to 2 months to restore for residents in Lake CharlesIt could take up to two months before water and power is restored to the area. “It’s just emotional coming down the road just glad to still have a roof,” Jimmy Cormier said. “There’s no running water but there (are) places that give water, but there is no way to keep it cold,” Mouton said. “Just trying to get things moved out the way and rebuild.”Mouton said they have family in Ragley, Louisiana. She was told it could take up to two months before power and water are restored.
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WATCH LIVE: Galveston County Judge provides update on countys storm preparations
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Galveston County Judge provides update on countys storm preparationsHOUSTON Galveston County Judge Mark Henry will hold a press conference Sunday to provide an update on the countys storm preparations. The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management continues to prepare for the potential tropical weather that could impact the region early next week. The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the storms. Have you plan ready kit ready be prepared for anything, County Judge Mark Henry said. Residents brace for possible stormsSaturday was another hot and humid day in Galveston, but that will change soon as we continue to track Tropical Storm Laura and Marco.