- New legislative panels will investigate ‘facts and circumstances’ of deadly Central Texas floods
- Heavy rain floods downtown Whiteville forcing local businesses to deal with damage again
- New legislative panels will investigate “facts and circumstances” of deadly Central Texas floods
- Springfield Middle School fully reopens next week, a year after devastating EF3 tornado
- Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor’easter brings flooding to East Coast
Tropical Storm and Hurricane Watches in effect along Texas coast
As of 5 a.m., there are Tropical Storm and Hurricane Watches in effect along the Texas Coast.
Sustained winds of 60 mph have been recorded, and the storm could strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane by Saturday.
Beta is expected to move westward through the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the Texas coast.
NHC says swells are expected to increase and reach the Texas coast by the weekend. These swells can cause life-threatening conditions.
Follow the KENS 5 Weather Team