Flood Watch expanded into Central Texas Wednesday; more rainfall incoming

Flood Watch expanded into Central Texas Wednesday; more rainfall incoming

The risk for locally heavy rain and flooding will continue for Central Texas through Wednesday and Thursday. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern continues across Central Texas, with multiple rounds of rain and storms expected over the next several days. While the rain is much needed, we’ll also need to watch for the potential of flooding and a low-end severe weather risk. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, a Flood Watch has been issued for…

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Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season

Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season

24 seconds ago FEMA (Photo: MGN Online) (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year’s hurricane season, offering the clearest timeline yet for his administration’s long-term plans to dismantle the disaster relief agency and shift responsibility for response and recovery onto states. “We want to wean off of FEMA, and we want to bring it down to the state level,” Trump told…

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EF-1 tornado touches down in Chapin, toppling trees and damaging roads

EF-1 tornado touches down in Chapin, toppling trees and damaging roads

An EF-1 tornado with 95 mph winds touched down in Chapin, South Carolina, toppling trees and blocking roads, but causing no major infrastructure damage. CHAPIN, S.C. — The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with winds reaching 95 mph touched down in Chapin Monday night, leaving behind a trail of damage along Lake Side Drive. Crews with the South Carolina Department of Transportation were out Tuesday clearing downed trees and debris from the…

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Weather Impact Alert: Damaging winds, downpours expected across the Houston area this afternoon

Weather Impact Alert: Damaging winds, downpours expected across the Houston area this afternoon

Houston could see strong downpours and scattered thunderstorms from late morning through mid afternoon Wednesday HOUSTON — Wednesday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Rain chances ramp up quickly mid to late morning and last through the late afternoon.  Weather Impact Alert The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert as storm chances ramp up after 11 a.m., with the highest risk of severe weather between 1 p.m….

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Weather Impact Alert: Damaging winds, heavy downpours expected across the Houston area this afternoon

Weather Impact Alert: Damaging winds, heavy downpours expected across the Houston area this afternoon

Houston could see strong downpours and scattered thunderstorms from late morning through mid afternoon Wednesday HOUSTON — Wednesday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Rain chances ramp up quickly mid to late morning and last through the late afternoon.  Weather Impact Alert The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert as storm chances ramp up after 11 a.m., with the highest risk of severe weather between 1 p.m….

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Weather Impact Alert: Damaging winds, heavy downpours expected across the Houston area

Weather Impact Alert: Damaging winds, heavy downpours expected across the Houston area

Houston could see strong downpours and scattered thunderstorms from late morning through mid afternoon Wednesday HOUSTON — Wednesday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Rain chances ramp up quickly mid to late morning and last through the late afternoon.  Weather Impact Alert The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert as storm chances ramp up after 11 a.m., with the highest risk of severe weather between 1 p.m….

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San Antonio could see more heavy rain, flooding this week | Weather Impact Alert

San Antonio could see more heavy rain, flooding this week | Weather Impact Alert

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, June 12 Reason: Possibility of heavy rain and localized flooding in the San Antonio region, including severe thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and strong winds. The breakdown Two weeks after San Antonio’s wettest stretch of the year, storm clouds could gather and let loose over the region once again.  The…

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Chapin tornado had 95 MPH winds, was two football fields wide, forecasters say

Chapin tornado had 95 MPH winds, was two football fields wide, forecasters say

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for that area at 8:49 p.m. Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The National Weather Service confirms a tornado formed in Chapin along Lake Murray during Monday night’s severe weather. Survey teams went up to Chapin Tuesday morning and confirmed that a twister struck near the Lake Tide Drive area on the northern side of the lake.  The weather service later said the storm was an EF-1, which is…

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Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season

Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season

click to enlarge Texas Tribune / Pete Garcia The National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning for the Coastal Bend on July 6, 2024. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. FORT WORTH — With hurricane season underway and an above-normal activity forecast, some National Weather Service offices like Houston — where as many as 44% of positions are vacant…

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Trolley Pub Austin pauses tours after storm damages party bicycles

Trolley Pub Austin pauses tours after storm damages party bicycles

A large tree collapsed on bikes, forcing Trolley Pub Austin to issue refunds and cancel tours. AUSTIN, Texas — A microburst that tore through Austin on May 28 left visible destruction in its wake, but for one pedal-powered bike tour experience, the impact was especially severe.  Trolley Pub Austin -known for hosting celebrations like birthdays and bachelorette parties while showcasing the city- was forced to halt operations completely. “What’s great about Austin is it’s a…

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Weather Impact Alert: Brad Panovich updates risk of severe weather Monday evening

Weather Impact Alert: Brad Panovich updates risk of severe weather Monday evening

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is keeping you weather aware as there could be multiple lines of severe storms across the Carolinas on Monday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is issuing a Weather Alert due to the threat of strong-to-severe thunderstorms in the Charlotte area, particularly for Charlotte and areas south of the Queen City, Monday evening into early Tuesday.  These storms have had a major impact on the Southeast…

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‘You can’t even drive up and down the street’ | Residents in Houston’s Third Ward fed up with partygoers flooding neighborhood

‘You can’t even drive up and down the street’ | Residents in Houston’s Third Ward fed up with partygoers flooding neighborhood

KHOU 11 News pushed for solutions by bringing neighbors’ concerns to the Houston City Council Member who represents the area. HOUSTON — Residents of a Third Ward neighborhood in Houston said they are being overwhelmed by partygoers taking the nightlife too far — and down their streets. People who live near Emancipation Avenue and Wheeler Avenue said their block now essentially turns into a parking lot, especially on weekend nights, making it nearly impossible to…

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DFW Weather: Significant severe weather moves out, here's what to expect this week

DFW Weather: Significant severe weather moves out, here's what to expect this week

We’re tracking another round of intense storms that will bring widespread damaging winds. DALLAS — Watch live radar and regular forecast updates from our meteorologists on our Smart TV streaming app WFAA+ and download the WFAA mobile app for alerts from our weather team as they come.  Daily rain chances are in the forecast this week. Some see higher coverage and a strong storm threat. Here’s the latest forecast: Key points Severe weather threat has lowered  More…

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DFW Weather: Significant severe weather moves out, here's what to expect this week

DFW Weather: Significant severe weather moves out, here's what to expect this week

We’re tracking another round of intense storms that will bring widespread damaging winds. DALLAS — Watch live radar and regular forecast updates from our meteorologists on our Smart TV streaming app WFAA+ and download the WFAA mobile app for alerts from our weather team as they come.  Daily rain chances are in the forecast this week. Some see higher coverage and a strong storm threat. Here’s the latest forecast: Key points Severe weather threat has lowered  More…

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DFW Weather: Significant severe weather moving into North Texas tonight, including damaging wind

DFW Weather: Significant severe weather moving into North Texas tonight, including damaging wind

We’re tracking another round of intense storms that will bring widespread damaging winds. DALLAS — Watch live radar and regular forecast updates from our meteorologists on our Smart TV streaming app WFAA+ and download the WFAA mobile app for alerts from our weather team as they come.  Daily rain chances are in the forecast this week. Some see higher coverage and a strong storm threat. Here’s the latest forecast: Key points Severe weather is likely tonight More…

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