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Are severe weather events like Beryl putting a strain on Houston’s community resiliency? How do we reinvigorate it?
Read full article: Are severe weather events like Beryl putting a strain on Houston’s community resiliency? How do we reinvigorate it?Houston has not been known for being immune to severe weather events, but we've always prided ourselves on community resilience, and ongoing struggles like power outages and severe weather events are putting them to the test.
Yemen's Houthi rebels target ship in the Gulf of Aden as the Eisenhower aircraft carrier heads home
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels target ship in the Gulf of Aden as the Eisenhower aircraft carrier heads homeAn attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a commercial ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden but apparently caused no damage.
US military targets Houthi radar sites in Yemen after a merchant sailor goes missing
Read full article: US military targets Houthi radar sites in Yemen after a merchant sailor goes missingThe U.S. military has unleashed a wave of attacks targeting radar sites operated by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after one merchant sailor went missing and the vessel he was on caught fire in the latest Houthi strike in the Red Sea.
A missile strike from Yemen's Houthi rebels sets a cargo ship on fire in Gulf of Aden
Read full article: A missile strike from Yemen's Houthi rebels sets a cargo ship on fire in Gulf of AdenThe U.S. says the Iranian-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship cruise missiles and struck a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, setting it on fire and severely injuring one civilian mariner.
‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’: Tina Turner became epitome of ‘Breaking Free’ role model for domestic abuse survivors
Read full article: ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It?’: Tina Turner became epitome of ‘Breaking Free’ role model for domestic abuse survivorsFans around the world are mourning after it was announced that legendary artist “Tina Turner” died Tuesday at the age of 83. The woman, who dominated as both an R&B showstopper and the “Queen of Rock n’ Roll,” was a pillar of strength for domestic violence victims.
‘You don’t forget these storms’: 13 years after Hurricane Ike devastated the Gulf Coast, locals share what they remember most
Read full article: ‘You don’t forget these storms’: 13 years after Hurricane Ike devastated the Gulf Coast, locals share what they remember mostIke made landfall over Galveston Island as a Category 2 Hurricane at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2008. The storm devastated the regions, killing dozens and causing billions in damage. The Houston-area locals that lived through shared what they remember most about Ike.
15 years later, you still won’t believe these photos and stats from Hurricane Ike
Read full article: 15 years later, you still won’t believe these photos and stats from Hurricane IkeWith estimated maximum sustained winds of nearly 110 mph, Ike made landfall over Galveston Island as a Category 2 Hurricane at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. The storm killed dozens of people and caused $29.5 billion in damages, becoming one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history.
VYPE CAMPUS CLIPS: Eisenhower holds on in overtime to knock off Nimitz
Read full article: VYPE CAMPUS CLIPS: Eisenhower holds on in overtime to knock off NimitzThe Eisenhower Eagles got a big overtime win over a tough Nimitz squad 33-27 to go 3-1 in district play. RB Waymon Finley led the way on the ground with some punishing runs. Next up for Ike is MacArthur, while Nimitz faces Westfield.
Where was Lauras storm surge?
Read full article: Where was Lauras storm surge?Everyone heard it: An unsurvivable 15- to 20-foot storm surge forecast for Louisiana. Bigger and faster equals badder.Likewise, surge increases with the size of the storm, the speed of the winds, the distance traveled over water, the angle the storm approaches the coast (head-on strikes equal higher surge). So lets look at our famous hurricanes this century for comparison: Katrina, Rita, Ike and Laura. All of them were plenty strong -- Ike at 110 mph, Laura at 150 mph, Katrina at 175 mph and Rita at 180 mph. The longer a storm is over water, obviously means a slower storm -- Katrina, Ike and Rita all traveled at a speed of 10 to 13 mph, while Laura zipped at 15 to 17mph.
Our hurricane history and the 2020 hurricane forecast
Read full article: Our hurricane history and the 2020 hurricane forecastTropical 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, didn’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 18″ 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 15″ of rain in Harlingen and causing damage to South Padre.