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‘You might want to relocate,’ Galveston County preparing as Francine expects to strengthen into Cat. 1 hurricane
Read full article: ‘You might want to relocate,’ Galveston County preparing as Francine expects to strengthen into Cat. 1 hurricane"We expect that for Bolivar especially, there might be water coming over the top of [highway] 87," Judge Mark Henry said. "So if that’s going to be inconvenient or certainly life-threatening for you, you might want to relocate for a day or two."
Construction on Fort Bend County roads is ‘definitely a worry” if we need to evacuate for hurricane
Read full article: Construction on Fort Bend County roads is ‘definitely a worry” if we need to evacuate for hurricaneHurricane Rita may not have made landfall directly in the Houston area, but she still left a legacy that Houstonians will never forget.
How to prepare for soon-to-be Tropical Storm Francine in Houston
Read full article: How to prepare for soon-to-be Tropical Storm Francine in HoustonA tropical disturbance which could soon become Tropical Storm Francine is potentially heading towards Houston, making it essential for residents to prepare with emergency kits, evacuation plans, and stay informed via updates.
WATCH: Nature’s beauty returns to Matagorda 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc
Read full article: WATCH: Nature’s beauty returns to Matagorda 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl wreaks havocJust 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl delivered a wallop to Matagorda Beach, nature has returned like nothing ever happened.
Good Samaritans cut through downed trees in NW Harris Co. after Hurricane Beryl’s catastrophic landfall
Read full article: Good Samaritans cut through downed trees in NW Harris Co. after Hurricane Beryl’s catastrophic landfallWelp friends, I can assure you that the worst part of Beryl is OVER. Now, it’s time for the next step... clean up efforts.
Running out of time and supplies. Beryl making final approach to Texas Gulf Coast
Read full article: Running out of time and supplies. Beryl making final approach to Texas Gulf CoastSunday is the final day to make any preparations ahead of what is forecast to be a third and final landfall from Hurricane Beryl along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Campers haul RVs out, residents board up ahead of Beryl in South Texas
Read full article: Campers haul RVs out, residents board up ahead of Beryl in South TexasAs Tropical Storm Beryl inches closer to the Texas Gulf Coast, many aren’t willing to roll the dice when it comes to what kind of wind and storm surge the tropical system will bring.
LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Matagorda County as Category 1 Hurricane
Read full article: LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Matagorda County as Category 1 HurricaneTropical Storm Beryl is forecast to re-intensify to hurricane status before making a final landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Beryl now a Category 4, first major hurricane of the Atlantic Season
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl now a Category 4, first major hurricane of the Atlantic SeasonThe National Hurricane Center has named Tropical Depression Two in the Eastern Atlantic (about 1400 miles E-SE of the Windward Islands). Right now winds are sustained at 35mph. The storm is moving to the west at 17mph.
TRACKING THE TROPICS: Wave in the Atlantic headed toward the Caribbean could become first hurricane of the year
Read full article: TRACKING THE TROPICS: Wave in the Atlantic headed toward the Caribbean could become first hurricane of the yearThere is some activity in the tropics that needs to be mentioned, including a wave which could become the first hurricane of the year in the Atlantic.
Round 2? New tropical system could form this weekend in same area Alberto did
Read full article: Round 2? New tropical system could form this weekend in same area Alberto didWith one system gone, our eyes now turn to potentially another system that could develop in the same area Alberto did this week.
‘We’re going to lose these homes:’ TS Alberto’s storm surge eats away at Bolivar Peninsula sand dunes
Read full article: ‘We’re going to lose these homes:’ TS Alberto’s storm surge eats away at Bolivar Peninsula sand dunesThe Houston area dodged the worst of Tropical Storm Alberto, but that doesn’t mean we got away without a scratch.
South Texas coast dodges direct hit from Tropical Storm Alberto, using the opportunity to prepare
Read full article: South Texas coast dodges direct hit from Tropical Storm Alberto, using the opportunity to prepareThe first tropical system of the year is missing the United States, but that doesn’t mean we’re not feeling the impacts.
Tropical Storm Alberto forms! Our first named storm of the 2024 hurricane season
Read full article: Tropical Storm Alberto forms! Our first named storm of the 2024 hurricane seasonThe National Hurricane Center has upgraded "Potential Tropical Cyclone 1" in the Southwest Gulf of Mexico to Tropical Storm Alberto.
United Airlines ‘closely monitoring’ tropical storm forecast for flights in and out of Houston airports this week
Read full article: United Airlines ‘closely monitoring’ tropical storm forecast for flights in and out of Houston airports this weekUnfavorable weather conditions may be the only thing stopping you from reaching your vacation destination this week.
Houston will get the ‘dirty side’ of this week’s tropical system. Here’s what it means for us
Read full article: Houston will get the ‘dirty side’ of this week’s tropical system. Here’s what it means for usWith every tropical system you will often hear meteorologists referring to the “dirty” and “clean side” of the hurricane. This is actually a scientific term for the portion of the hurricane that will see the most rainfall, highest storm surge, most tornadoes and often the strongest winds.
Lake Houston, Lake Conroe lowered to prepare for incoming storms
Read full article: Lake Houston, Lake Conroe lowered to prepare for incoming stormsAuthorities are lowering water levels in Lake Houston and Lake Conroe to mitigate flood risks from an approaching tropical system expected to impact the area with heavy rains.
National Hurricane Center monitoring region in central Atlantic
Read full article: National Hurricane Center monitoring region in central AtlanticOn Wednesday afternoon the National Hurricane Center began watching a disturbance in the east-central Atlantic. There is only a LOW chance for development, and more than likely it will dissipate in the near future.
WATCH LIVE ON KPRC 2+: Tropical Storm Karl strengthening in Gulf of Mexico; will it bring much-needed rain to SE Texas?
Read full article: WATCH LIVE ON KPRC 2+: Tropical Storm Karl strengthening in Gulf of Mexico; will it bring much-needed rain to SE Texas?KPRC 2 Meteorologist Caroline Brown updates the track of Tropical Storm Karl and its potential impact on drought conditions in Texas
Hurricane Ian downgraded to tropical storm as it continues to batter Florida
Read full article: Hurricane Ian downgraded to tropical storm as it continues to batter FloridaHurricane Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm Thursday morning, but officials have warned the powerful storm that brought life-threatening storm surges, floods that left people stranded in their homes and knocked out power to more than 2.5 million was not over.
Will Hurricane Season ever be “normal” again?
Read full article: Will Hurricane Season ever be “normal” again?Last week at the National Tropical Weather Conference, Dr. Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University presented his 2022 Tropical Storm forecast. Accuweather had delivered theirs just a few days before. And while some headlines screamed “Monster season” most went with “busy” or “above normal”. You might remember that ‘normal’ recently increased from 12 storms to 14 and the considered average now is 14 tropical storms of which 7 will become hurricanes and 3 of those will become Major hurricanes of Category 3, 4 or 5. I made a chart of the two forecasts so far:
Tropical storms vs. hurricanes: These are the important differences you should know about
Read full article: Tropical storms vs. hurricanes: These are the important differences you should know aboutTropical Storm Nicholas is moving in to southeast Texas, which has many KPRC 2 viewers asking what’s the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane. The KPRC 2 News desk has received this question more than any other on Monday, so we thought we’d break it down for you with information from our KPRC 2 meteorologists in our Hurricane and Flood Survival Guide.
These live beach cameras show what it looks like as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches the Texas coast
Read full article: These live beach cameras show what it looks like as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches the Texas coastTropical Storm Nicholas is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Texas coast, threatening to bring heavy rain and floods. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for many of the state’s coastal regions.
Galveston property owners eligible for temporary tax relief: Here’s how to apply
Read full article: Galveston property owners eligible for temporary tax relief: Here’s how to applyGALVESTON, Texas – City of Galveston property owners who sustained property damage during Tropical Storm Beta may be eligible for temporary tax relief, Galveston authorities announced Thursday. Property owners are encouraged to complete an exemption application which is available online and submit it to the Galveston County Appraisal District. The Texas Tax Code provides for a temporary exemption for property owners who are victims of natural disasters. The City of Galveston adopted its tax rate four days prior to the disaster proclamation on September 17, 2020. Homeowners must apply for the temporary tax relief and must submit the application to the Galveston Central Appraisal District.
Why ETA will be so devastating
Read full article: Why ETA will be so devastatingETA, now a 50-mph tropical storm, continues to move over Nicaragua and Honduras at a slow 7 mph. Eta moving slowly over Central America courtesy NOAAThat slow movement divided into 100 (my rule of thumb for rainfall) equals 14-15 inches. My prayers are with them as Eta takes the next two days to move through that country. However, because 2005 had a couple of unnamed storms, that year’s names did not get to ETA (stopping one short with ZETA). ETA forecasted pathOfficially the season ends Nov. 30, but if 2005 taught us anything it is not to look at the calendar -- that year’s ZETA formed Dec. 28 and degenerated Jan.
Ask 2: Why such an increase in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico storms?
Read full article: Ask 2: Why such an increase in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico storms?HOUSTON – At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: 2020 was predicted and has been an exceptional year for tropical storms. But why such an increase in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico storms? Answer: From KPRC 2′s Frank Billingsley -- “The water temps over the Gulf and the Caribbean are the warmest this year on the planet and the lack of El Niño has meant less shear, or upper level wind, to tear storms apart.
Bye, Bye Beta
Read full article: Bye, Bye BetaHOUSTON – Rain is the only thing left of Beta and it is moving through the Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. This batch of rain will continue to push into the mid-Atlantic states Friday before moving off shore this weekend. Here is a look at what Beta left behind in Southeast Texas:Heavy Rain with Storm Totals over 12′'! Beta has dropped over a foot of rain in some locations in southern Metro Houston. The heaviest rain fell from Ellington Field and Pearland to west Houston.
Powerful photos: Hurricane Laura leaves behind disaster, devastation after landfall in Louisiana
Read full article: Powerful photos: Hurricane Laura leaves behind disaster, devastation after landfall in Louisiana(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)SABINE PASS, TX - AUGUST 27: Flooding caused by Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)SABINE PASS, TX - AUGUST 27: Flooding caused by Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. 4 stormKPRC 2 reporter Robert Arnold leans into the wind in Lake Charles, Louisiana, during Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27, 2020. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 26: Members of the Louisiana National Guard prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Laura on August 26, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)
Severe weather social media: This is who we’re following for the best, up-to-the-minute info on TS Beta
Read full article: Severe weather social media: This is who we’re following for the best, up-to-the-minute info on TS BetaHOUSTON – As the Houston-area and the Gulf Coast is bracing for severe storms, it is very important to keep connected with accurate local, state, and national social media accounts. The following list below contains social media accounts from local and national connections and sometimes websites with all the latest information if applicable. KPRC 2 meteorologists and our traffic expertKPRC 2 meteorologists are staying on top of Tropical Storm Beta with all the latest information as it comes in. Frank BillingsleyBritta MerwinJustin StapletonKhambrel MarshallEric BraateAnavid Reyes - KPRC 2 Traffic ExpertFederal social mediaBoth the NWS and the National Hurricane Center are issuing advisories on both Laura and Marco. NWS Houston/GalvestonNational Hurricane CenterHouston-area meteorologistsThe following local meteorologists are also providing the latest info on Laura and Marco in the local sector.