Medical examiner identifies 13th victim from massive flash flood in San Antonio

Medical examiner identifies 13th victim from massive flash flood in San Antonio

The Bexar County medical examiner has so far identified 12 of the victims, ages ranging from 28 to 67. SAN ANTONIO — The final victim has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner nearly three weeks after the fatal flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed.  77-year-old Esther Chung has been identified as the 13th victim from the June…

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Tropical Storm Barry weakens to a depression as it makes landfall near Tampico, Mexico

Tropical Storm Barry weakens to a depression as it makes landfall near Tampico, Mexico

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It weakened to a depression before making landfall Sunday night. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a Tropical Depression just before making landfall this Sunday evening near Tampico, Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. The remains of Barry will bring heavy rain to central Mexico over the next couple of days. RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after a…

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Tropical Storm Barry weakens to a depression as it makes landfall near Tampico, Mexico.

Tropical Storm Barry weakens to a depression as it makes landfall near Tampico, Mexico.

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It weakened to a depression before making landfall Sunday night. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a Tropical Depression just before making landfall this Sunday evening near Tampico, Mexico.  according to the National Hurricane Center. The remains of Barry will bring heavy rain to central Mexico over the next couple of days. RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after a…

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Tropical Storm Barry Strengthens As It Heads Toward Landfall Tonight

Tropical Storm Barry Strengthens As It Heads Toward Landfall Tonight

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It’s expected to move into Mexico, but will send rain up to Texas. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Depression 2 in the southern Gulf is now Tropical Storm Barry, according to the National Hurricane Center. While Barry is expected to move into Mexico, it should bring plenty of rain to Texas, including in the Houston area.  RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after…

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Tropical Depression 2 strengthens into Tropical Storm Barry in southern Gulf

Tropical Depression 2 strengthens into Tropical Storm Barry in southern Gulf

Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It’s expected to move into Mexico, but will send rain up to Texas. HOUSTON — What was Tropical Depression 2 in the southern Gulf is now Tropical Storm Barry, according to the National Hurricane Center. While Barry is expected to move into Mexico, it should bring plenty of rain to Texas, including in the Houston area.  RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after…

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No time to get out: Warnings came too late for the victims of Hurricane Audrey 68 years ago this week

No time to get out: Warnings came too late for the victims of Hurricane Audrey 68 years ago this week

A devastating Gulf hurricane struck along the Texas-Louisiana border this week in 1957, leaving more than 400 people dead. AUSTIN, Texas — On June 27, 1957, one of the five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history slammed ashore near the mouth of the Sabine River on the Texas-Louisiana border. The storm, Hurricane Audrey, caused the deaths of more than 400 people. In the era before there were weather satellites, it was harder to predict when a…

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Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

11 minutes ago Photo: Chimney Rock Village NC Facebook CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (AP) — An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene reopened to the public on Friday, nine months after the storm brought historic flooding, destruction and loss of life. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other officials attended a reopening ceremony at Chimney Rock State Park, which is about 25 miles (40.2 kilometers)…

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The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

12 minutes ago Hurricane Helene (Photo: NOAA) (AP) — Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites, the latest Trump administration move with potential consequences for the quality of forecasting. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it would discontinue the “ingest, processing and distribution” of data collected by three weather satellites that the agency jointly runs with the…

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Hurricanes leaders will make draft picks from NC HQ

Hurricanes leaders will make draft picks from NC HQ

Although the 2025 NHL Draft takes place in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theatre, Carolina Hurricanes’ leadership will enjoy home cooking throughout. Eric Tulsky, Darren Yorke and the team will participate virtually, logging in from Lenovo Center in Raleigh to make their picks. Hurricanes hold six picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. The action begins at 7 p.m. EDT on ESPN. One round (including the Canes #29 pick) will air on Friday night. Round 2…

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Tropical update: National Hurricane Center monitoring spot that could develop in southern Gulf

Tropical update: National Hurricane Center monitoring spot that could develop in southern Gulf

It could potentially develop into the season’s second named storm over the weekend and early next week. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center is keeping close eye on a spot in the western Caribbean that could develop in the southern Gulf.  The disturbance currently has a 20% chance of tropical development. RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after a storm Current situation The weather system originates from a piece of energy currently located off…

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Heavy rains Thursday afternoon cause street flooding across Houston, stranding vehicles

Heavy rains Thursday afternoon cause street flooding across Houston, stranding vehicles

Heavy rainfall in Houston led to widespread street flooding, stranding drivers and closing roads, especially in the Galleria area and the Heights. HOUSTON — Heavy rainfall caused street flooding across Houston Thursday, leaving drivers stranded in floodwaters and forcing road closures throughout the city. The flooding was particularly severe in the Galleria area and west Houston, where vehicles became trapped in rising water and emergency crews had to rescue at least one driver. Rain fell hard…

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Houston forecast: Rain heads out after rush hour street flooding, a few showers expected Friday

Houston forecast: Rain heads out after rush hour street flooding, a few showers expected Friday

HOUSTON — Heavy rain flooded streets Thursday afternoon, leading to rush hour street flooding, travel delays and high water rescues. Next week and 4th of July: Harris County (including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown), Fort Bend County (Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City), Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands), Brazoria County (Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson), Galveston County (Galveston, League City, Texas City), Liberty County (Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton), Walker County (Huntsville, New Waverly), Waller County (Hempstead, Prairie View, Waller),…

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Houston forecast: Rain heads out after rush hour street flooding

Houston forecast: Rain heads out after rush hour street flooding

HOUSTON — Heavy rain flooded streets Thursday afternoon, leading to rush hour street flooding, travel delays and high water rescues. Next week and 4th of July: Harris County (including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown), Fort Bend County (Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City), Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands), Brazoria County (Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson), Galveston County (Galveston, League City, Texas City), Liberty County (Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton), Walker County (Huntsville, New Waverly), Waller County (Hempstead, Prairie View, Waller),…

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Weather Impact Alert: Roads flooding, flights delayed in Houston thunderstorms, downpours

Weather Impact Alert: Roads flooding, flights delayed in Houston thunderstorms, downpours

A ground stop was reported at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team has called for a Weather Impact Alert this afternoon. Happening now TRAFFIC: 18-wheeler crash shuts down South Loop at Wayside TRAFFIC: Woman with gun involved in standoff in middle of North Freeway, Pct. 4 says A Flood Advisory is in effect for central and northern parts of Harris County—including areas like Aldine, Memorial Park, River Oaks, Greenspoint,…

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Weather Impact Alert: Roads flooding, flights delayed in thunderstorms, downpours

Weather Impact Alert: Roads flooding, flights delayed in thunderstorms, downpours

A ground stop was reported at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team has called for a Weather Impact Alert this afternoon. Happening now TRAFFIC: 18-wheeler crash shuts down South Loop at Wayside TRAFFIC: Woman with gun involved in standoff in middle of North Freeway, Pct. 4 says A Flood Advisory is in effect for central and northern parts of Harris County—including areas like Aldine, Memorial Park, River Oaks, Greenspoint,…

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