EF-1 tornado confirmed west of Houston amid Tropical Storm Alberto
The 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!
Season's first named storm dumps heavy rains on Texas and Mexico killing 3
Tropical Storm Alberto is rumbling toward northeast Mexico as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought.
With storms once again flooding Galveston, could the โIke Dikeโ provide a solution?
While a majority of Houston seems to have avoided the wrath of tropical storm Alberto, Galveston residents experienced significantly elevated water levels as well as some flooding during the initial phases of the storm. As a coastal city, Galveston is no stranger to floods.
Galveston, Surfside Beach hit with heavy rain, flooding as Tropical Storm Alberto nears landfall in Mexico
Tropical Storm Alberto is causing flooding and heavy rainfall across Galveston County and Surfside Beach, with residents already experiencing high water levels. The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday, bringing up to 10 inches of rain to some areas. Stay safe and prepare for potential flash floods and strong winds.