More than 2 months after a hailstorm caused major damage in Round Rock, residents are still dealing with repairs

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More than 2 months after a hailstorm caused major damage in Round Rock, residents are still dealing with repairs

“It’s the worst I’ve ever seen,” Tanya VanMeter told KVUE. “I’ve lived here my whole life, and I’ve never seen hail like this before, ever in my life.” ROUND ROCK, Texas — A Round Rock woman said she and many others in her neighborhood are still repairing damage from a hailstorm that hit back in September.  The National Weather Service (NWS) said the storm that hit Travis and Williamson counties on Sept. 24 caused the most…

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Leland resident still feeling effects of Hurricane Florence more than 5 years on

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Leland resident still feeling effects of Hurricane Florence more than 5 years on

50 seconds ago LELAND, NC (WWAY) — It’s been more than five years since Hurricane Florence hit the Cape Fear, but there are still people who continue to deal with issues caused by the storm. For Wendy Swaveley, it feels like she’s been in a vicious cycle. She’s been dealing with a leaky roof and multiple small fires in her mobile home in the years since Florence hit. Swaveley said following the storm, she had her…

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Gov. Abbott says state emergency response resources will be ready to handle severe weather issues today

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Gov. Abbott says state emergency response resources will be ready to handle severe weather issues today

The KHOU 11 Weather Team is tracking a cold front moving in from West Texas that could bring storms with the possibility of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott said the state is prepared for the possibility of severe thunderstorms today across Southeast Texas, including the Greater Houston area. The governor directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to be ready to respond to potential issues. The KHOU 11 Weather Team is tracking…

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Recapping the 2023 hurricane season on final day of season

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Recapping the 2023 hurricane season on final day of season

11 minutes ago Wrightsville Beach during Tropical Storm Idalia (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thursday is the final day of a very active 2023 hurricane season, which runs each year from June 1st through November 30th. This year saw the fourth-most named storms in a season since 1950. NOAA says record warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and a strong El Niño contributed to 20 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes (category 3…

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Hail, tornadoes a potential in Houston-area storms Thursday

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Hail, tornadoes a potential in Houston-area storms Thursday

National Weather Service Severe storms are expected to move through the Houston-area Thursday, accompanied by high winds, isolated tornadoes and hail in areas north of Houston. The greatest area of concern for severe weather is between Houston, College Station and Columbus, with increased rainfall closer to the coast, according to the National Weather Service. The area could see one to three inches of rain with increased humidity blanketing much of Houston throughout the day. Officials…

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Severe weather in Houston (Nov. 30, 2023)

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Severe weather in Houston (Nov. 30, 2023)

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Thursday’s show: With potential severe weather expected in the area, we talk about what Houstonians should be prepared for and how to stay safe. And we recap the Atlantic hurricane season as it comes to an end. Also this hour: HISD is seeking to earn the “district of innovation” designation, which would allow it…

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Very busy 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends

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Very busy 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends

In terms of the most named storms in a year, the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Thursday, is ranked fourth since 1950. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and a robust El Nino contributed to the above-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends today. With 20 named storms in the Atlantic basin in 2023, it ranks fourth for the most storm names in a year since 1950. Seven storms…

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Forecast: Severe storms could produce brief tornadoes on Thursday

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Forecast: Severe storms could produce brief tornadoes on Thursday

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:41 PM CST November 29, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — Wednesday was cloudy and cool across Central Texas, but we’re now tracking some changes as a severe weather threat develops for Thursday. Through Wednesday night showers will become numerous. There could also be some patchy fog and drizzle,…

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Gov. Abbott says state emergency response resources will be ready to handle severe weather issues Thursday

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Gov. Abbott says state emergency response resources will be ready to handle severe weather issues Thursday

The KHOU 11 Weather Team is tracking a cold front moving in from West Texas that could bring storms with the possibility of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott said the state is prepared for the possibility of severe thunderstorms Thursday across Southeast Texas, including the Greater Houston area. The governor directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to be ready to respond to potential issues. The KHOU 11 Weather Team is tracking…

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What's being done to protect the Houston area from future flooding

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What's being done to protect the Houston area from future flooding

Local leaders talked about what’s being done to protect the Houston area from future flooding events. HOUSTON — We all know what floods and droughts can do to the Houston area, and on Wednesday, local leaders talked about what’s being done to protect the area in the future. It has to do with seeds. Environmentalists and local leaders have talked about “the need for seed.” Seeds for native plants will be used on a large…

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Houston area had quiet year for hurricane season, meteorologist says

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Houston area had quiet year for hurricane season, meteorologist says

Adam Zuvanich Houston had a relatively quiet year when it came to hurricanes. The end of this month signals the official conclusion of this year’s quiet hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. While the Atlantic Ocean was rife with activity, very few storms made their way into the Gulf of Mexico – thanks, in part, to the same conditions that ushered in this summer’s brutal heatwave. This year brought 20 named…

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2023 Atlantic Hurricane season ending: Above-average season fueled by strong El Niño, record-warm ocean temps

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2023 Atlantic Hurricane season ending: Above-average season fueled by strong El Niño, record-warm ocean temps

Thursday marks the end of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. This season had 20 storms overall and 19 named storms, which is the fourth-highest total since 1950: Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert Harold Idalia Jose Katia Lee Margo Nigel Ophelia Philippe Rina Sean Tammy Tropical Storms 2023: 20 Average: 14 Hurricanes 2023: Seven Average: Seven Major hurricanes 2023: Three Average: Three It was an above average season thanks to a strong El Niño…

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Forecast: Severe weather risk on Thursday

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Forecast: Severe weather risk on Thursday

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:12 AM CST November 29, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — It will be another cold start for your Wednesday morning as clouds build in throughout the day. While today will be calm, our attention shifts to Thursday where a round of severe storms will be possible for parts…

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Remembering Raleigh: Nov. 28 marks anniversary of historic, deadly 1988 tornado

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Remembering Raleigh: Nov. 28 marks anniversary of historic, deadly 1988 tornado

If you lived in Raleigh in November of 1988, you remember the tornado. The Kmart was flattened. Asbury United Methodist Church was destroyed. Some locals still remember crouching in their bathtubs while the walls shook around them. I was only five years old. I remember walking outside that evening, pointing at the clouds and saying to my mom, “They look weird. They look scary.” I didn’t know it meant a tornado was coming – but…

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Nash County couple who hid in their bathtub move into new home after EF3 tornado destroys old one

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Nash County couple who hid in their bathtub move into new home after EF3 tornado destroys old one

A Navy veteran and his wife who lost their home during the summer due to devastation from an EF3 tornado are thankful this Thanksgiving season. Michael Poythress and Debbie Moore have a new home exactly where their own home was thanks to the Twin County Tornado Fund, a collaboration between the United Way and Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce. “They came forward and said, ‘We want to help you buy a new home,’” Poythress said….

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