A cold front will squash humidity and rain chances

A cold front will squash humidity and rain chances

In response to the wreckage left by Hurricane Beryl, Houston Mayor John Whitmire has successfully extended the city's local disaster declaration. With unanimous approval from the city council, this move secures vital state and federal resources for recovery. The hurricane caused significant damage, including downed trees, debris, and prolonged power outages. Affected residents can look forward to updates from CenterPoint and a crucial meeting with the Public Utility Commission of Texas on July 25.

It's been a challenging week for many Houston residents and businesses still grappling with power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. Families have lost refrigerated items, adding to the list of challenges. Fortunately, several food and water distribution sites are available across the city to help those in need.

Hurricane Beryl made landfall at 4 a.m., unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across Matagorda County, Freeport, and surrounding areas. KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner reports from a Buc-ee’s gas station in Freeport, where the storm's force tore off the station's sign. Meteorologist Caroline Brown warns that the worst is far from over, with storm surges, downpours, and tropical tornadoes still a threat. Residents in Houston, Sugarland, The Woodlands, Liberty, and Katy should brace for winds up to 73 mph and potential widespread power outages. Stay safe and stay informed with KPRC 2’s live updates.

As Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas Coast, communities are preparing for its powerful winds and heavy rains. With expected landfall near Matagorda around 2 a.m. Monday, areas like Galveston, Houston, and Katy will experience significant impact. Our reporter Gage Goulding is on the ground, ensuring you get the latest updates despite the challenging conditions. Stay safe and stay informed.

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Richie DeVillier, who owns land east of Houston, said the state owes him damages for constant flooding after Texas made changes to Interstate 10 near his property.

Here are things to know for Monday, September 13:

Parts of South Texas woke up on Sunday to damaged buildings and flooded streets after Hurricane Hanna made landfall as a Category 1 storm the day before. Hanna arrived with 90 mph winds on the Texas Coast late Saturday afternoon near Port Mansfield. Some areas could see 6 to 12 inches of rain through Sunday night, though some isolated areas may get up to 18 inches of rain in total. Here’s what it looked along the Texas coast on Sunday morning:The view this morning around Corpus Christi from the aquarium/north shore area to the art center. pic.twitter.com/rT05iY5WOJ — Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) July 26, 2020

Brazoria county leaders closed Surfside Beach ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Hanna down the Texas coast. So we got to go home,” said Nizar Bechnati, who was visiting the beach. We had to get out of here,” said Abeni Ojo, who was also visiting the beach. It was much of the same at Jamaica Beach, where flags whipped in the wind and waves crashed along the shoreline. While Hanna’s target appears to be elsewhere, for now, the storm is also a reminder of how busy the hurricane season can be.