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Hurricane Delta rapidly strengthening, expected to become major storm Tuesday
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Read MoreTropical Storm Delta strengthens as it churns toward Gulf Coast: NHC updates for Monday
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Tropical Depression 26 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Delta Monday morning, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. The disturbance was upgraded to a tropical depression Sunday night. Tropical Storm Delta was located less than 100 miles south of Jamaica Monday morning, and was moving in a northwestern direction at 9 mph. It has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The system is expected to move…
Read MoreTropical Depression forms near Gulf of Mexico, could become Tropical Storm Gamma
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Tropical Depression forms near Gulf of Mexico, could become Tropical Storm Gamma A tropical depression formed Friday morning may become Tropical Storm Gamma as it moves toward the Gulf of Mexico. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. CLOSE A tropical depression formed…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: A look the aftermath, damage in Corpus Christi, Texas coastline
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Read MoreHigh water flooding forces parts of Highway 288 in Houston to close, leaves cars stranded
CLOSE Tropical Storm Beta made landfall on the Texas coast Monday night, causing floods in Houston where cars were stuck in streets. AP via KAVU; KTRK Corpus Christi Caller Times Parts of State Highway 288 in southeastern Texas between Houston and Freeport is flooded due to the heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Beta. Beta made landfall Monday night around 10 p.m. near the southern end of the Matagorda Peninsula, according to the National Hurricane Center….
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Storm surge from Tropical Storm Beta causes street flooding on Texas coast leading up to landfall
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Tropical Storm Beta began making an impact on Sunday, and conditions continued Monday morning before the storm made landfall on the Texas coast Monday night. According to the 11 p.m. update from the NHC, Tropical Storm Beta crossed the Texas coast near the Matagorda Peninsula around 10 p.m. It has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Beta is forecast to produce dangerous storm surge, while currently moving at…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta makes landfall on the Texas coast. Track the path of the storm here.
CLOSE As Tropical Storm Beta churned in the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 21, strong wind and rough surf pounded Galveston, Texas, causing flooding along streets. Accuweather Tropical Storm Beta made landfall Monday night around 10:00 p.m., according to the National Hurricane Center. According to the 11 p.m. update, Tropical Storm Beta crossed the Texas coast near the southern end of the Matagorda Peninsula around 10 p.m. and is located around 5 miles north of Port…
Read MoreSee waves crash and storm surge cause flooding as Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall in Texas
CLOSE Tropical Storm Beta is set to make landfall along Texas’ central or upper Gulf Coast late Monday night, the National Hurricane Center said. It could drop up to 20 inches of rain to some areas of Texas and Louisiana. (Sept. 21) AP Domestic As Tropical Storm Beta continues its path across Texas, several coastal areas have seen high water as a result of storm surge. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from Port…
Read MoreFlooding from Tropical Storm Beta swallows cars near Keegans Bayou in Houston
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Flooding from Tropical Storm Beta swallows cars near Keegans Bayou in Houston Tropical Storm Beta brought heavy rain to the Houston area Monday, with several reports of flooding coming in overnight. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. CLOSE Heavy rain from Tropical…
Read MoreSee waves crash and storm surge cause flooding before Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall in Texas
CLOSE Tropical Storm Beta is set to make landfall along Texas’ central or upper Gulf Coast late Monday night, the National Hurricane Center said. It could drop up to 20 inches of rain to some areas of Texas and Louisiana. (Sept. 21) AP Domestic As Tropical Storm Beta continues its path toward Texas, several coastal areas have seen high water as a result of storm surge. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from Port…
Read MoreParts of South Texas drenched, flooded despite Tropical Storm Beta weakening
CLOSE As Tropical Storm Beta churned in the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 21, strong wind and rough surf pounded Galveston, Texas, causing flooding along streets. Accuweather Tropical Storm Beta began heading north and east of Corpus Christi, but the area still received rain on Monday. Around midday Monday, the storm was 84 miles from Port Aransas, moving west northwest at 7 mph. Its maximum sustained winds decreased to 50 mph from wind speeds in the 60s on…
Read MoreSee the flooded streets from Tropical Storm Beta in Rockport
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Read MoreWhen will Tropical Storm Beta hit Texas? Track the path of the storm here.
CLOSE As Tropical Storm Beta churned in the Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 21, strong wind and rough surf pounded Galveston, Texas, causing flooding along streets. Accuweather Parts of the Texas coast will continue to see tropical storm conditions Monday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Beta’s landfall later in the day. According to the 1 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beta is located around 45 miles southeast of Port O’Connor and 65 miles south-southwest of Freeport. The storm…
Read MoreSouth Texas drenched, flooded despite Tropical Storm Beta weakening
CLOSE If you can’t evacuate on your own during a hurricane, the city of Corpus Christi has you covered. Tropical Storm Beta began heading north and east of Corpus Christi, but the area still received rain on Monday. Around noon on Monday, the storm was 84 miles from Port Aransas, moving west northwest at 7 mph. Its maximum sustained winds decreased from Sunday to 50 mph. The storm is expected to weaken further as it makes landfall on…
Read MoreStorm surge causes street flooding in Galveston, other Texas coasts as Tropical Storm Beta nears
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Storm surge causes street flooding in Galveston, other Texas coasts as Tropical Storm Beta nears See storm conditions along the Texas coast as Tropical Storm Beta begins to make Texas impacts. Dangerous storm surge is expected in areas. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your…
Read MoreWaters rise, flooding begins as Tropical Storm Beta nears in parts of in Freeport, Matagorda Bay and Texas coast
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Waters rise, flooding begins as Tropical Storm Beta nears in parts of in Freeport, Matagorda Bay and Texas coast See storm conditions along the Texas coast as Tropical Storm Beta begins to make Texas impacts. Dangerous storm surge is expected in areas. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has…
Read MoreTexas residents prepare for Tropical Storm Beta
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Read MorePortion of 61st Street Fishing Pier in Galveston completely detaches from Tropical Storm Beta
CLOSE The chances of Beta becoming a hurricane is decreasing, but it could be near hurricane strength as it approaches the Texas coast. Accuweather Rising waters from Tropical Storm Beta caused structural damage to the 61st Street Fishing Pier in Galveston, Texas Sunday. The National Weather Service in Houston said the rough surf and high tide caused the damage. Video showed a portion of the pier completely detached. 61st Street Fishing Pier cam shows timeline of…
Read More61st Street Fishing Pier in Galveston partially collapses from Tropical Storm Beta
CLOSE The chances of Beta becoming a hurricane is decreasing, but it could be near hurricane strength as it approaches the Texas coast. Accuweather Rising waters from Tropical Storm Beta caused structural damage to the 61st Street Fishing Pier in Galveston, Texas Sunday. The National Weather Service in Houston said the rough surf and high tide caused the damage. Video showed the partial collapse of a portion of the pier. 61st Street Fishing Pier cam shows…
Read MoreFlooding begins in Freeport, Matagorda Bay and Texas coast as Tropical Storm Beta nears
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Flooding begins in Freeport, Matagorda Bay and Texas coast as Tropical Storm Beta nears See Sunday storm conditions along the Texas coast as Tropical Storm Beta begins to make Texas impacts. Dangerous storm surge is expected in areas. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta brings rain, flooding to Corpus Christi area
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Read MorePort of Corpus Christi prepares for heavy rain, flooding from Tropical Storm Beta
CLOSE The Port of Corpus Christi is the number one exporter of crude oil in the United States. It is also the third largest port in the U.S. Wochit Officials at the Port of Corpus Christi are bracing for heavy rain and the potential for flooding as Tropical Storm Beta continues to creep towards South Texas. Port officials on Saturday increased its Hurricane Readiness Status to Port Condition 2. That means port police and security…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: Corpus Christi, Port Aransas close beaches as storm approaches the Texas coast
CLOSE The chances of Beta becoming a hurricane is decreasing, but it could be near hurricane strength as it approaches the Texas coast. Accuweather The city of Port Aransas will close its beaches Saturday evening as Tropical Storm Beta nears the Texas coast. Port Aransas Mayor Charles Bujan issued a proclamation that will close the city’s beaches at 8 p.m. Saturday until further notice to prepare for severe weather conditions generated by the tropical storm, the Port…
Read MoreNo Citywide Special Storm-Related Brush Collections Anticipated After Tropical Storm Beta
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to actively monitor Tropical Storm Beta. Based on the forecast, the city is not expected to experience intense wind speeds that typically destroy or strip vegetation. Therefore, Solid Waste Services does not anticipate a citywide special storm-related brush collection. Targeted pickup may be provided pending assessment by the city. Beginning Monday, September 21, Solid Waste crews will resume regularly scheduled brush…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: Storm expected to drop up to 10 inches of rain in Corpus Christi area
CLOSE Storm surge and flooding are the greatest threats to Corpus Christi in a hurricane. Wochit Up to 10 inches of rainfall is expected along the coast as Tropical Storm Beta makes its way toward Texas. Meteorologist Juan Pena said National Weather Service data shows 10 inches of rainfall could be possible around the area. About 4 to 6 inches of rainfall is expected in areas west of Corpus Christi. Those estimates could change depending on…
Read MoreTropical Depression 22 in the gulf upgraded to Tropical Storm Beta
CLOSE This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has been so active, forecasters are almost out of names so now they will be moving on to the Greek alphabet. USA TODAY A Tropical Depression churning in the Gulf of Mexico Friday became the second storm named from the Greek alphabet during the 2020 hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Depression 22 became Tropical Storm Beta Friday afternoon. The storm was located about 280 miles east-southeast of…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: Sandbags distributed to Corpus Christi residents
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Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: Port Aransas to close its beaches as storm approaches the Texas coast
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Tropical Storm Beta: Port Aransas to close its beaches as storm approaches the Texas coast The city of Port Aransas will close its beaches Saturday evening as Tropical Storm Beta nears the Texas coast. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. CLOSE The…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta heads toward Texas coast; Track the path of the latest storm
CLOSE With a car full of pets, one owner evacuates her home in Beaumont in Jefferson County to ride out Hurricane Laura away from the coast. Storyful And here comes another storm. Tropical Storm Beta formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. The 22nd storm of the 2020 hurricane season is expected to slowly strengthen into a hurricane Sunday, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory on Saturday. Currently, Beta is 305 miles east southeast of…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: City of Corpus Christi runs out of sand bags
The city of Corpus Christi ran out of sand bags at both of its distribution locations Saturday. The city was offering free sand bags for pickup ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. The sand bag distribution was taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bill Witt Park and the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, Highway 286 and Ayers St. Buy Photo Residents pick up free sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Beta, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at J.C. Elliot…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: City runs out of sand bags
The city of Corpus Christi ran out of sand bags at both of its distribution locations Saturday. The city was offering free sand bags for pickup ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. The sand bag distribution was taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bill Witt Park and the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, Highway 286 and Ayers St. Buy Photo Employees with the city of Corpus Christi load sandbags for residents as Tropical Storm Hanna approached the…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: City runs out of sand bags at Bill Witt Park
Bill Witt Park on Yorktown Boulevard has officially run out of sand bags to distribute to the public ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. The city of Corpus Christi is offering free sand bags for pickup on Saturday. The sand bag distribution was taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bill Witt Park and the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, Highway 286 and Ayers St. Buy Photo Employees with the city of Corpus Christi load sandbags for…
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Read MoreOffshore Incident Update: Rig Repairs Moved Onshore Due to Tropical Storm Beta
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Due to deteriorating weather conditions, offshore repairs are temporarily on hold on the Magellan E&P owned natural gas platform located near Bob Hall Pier on North Padre Island. The derrick barge, a crane equipped boat used for repair, the support boat, and all personnel have departed the rig. The vessels will take safe harbor until weather conditions improve. In order to minimize disruption to the repair process, support work, including the…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: Live updates on storm coverage for the Corpus Christi-area
CLOSE Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon; tropical cyclones. Wochit Tropical Storm Beta is expected to make landfall in South Texas early next week, with expected power outages and flooding in the region. The storm on Friday was located 347 miles southeast of Port Aransas, and was traveling northeast at 9 mph. The storm was generating 40 mph winds. It is expected to produce 4 to 6 inches of rain Saturday night through Sunday morning in South…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta: Where Corpus Christi-area residents can pick up sand bags
The city of Corpus Christi will offer free sand bags for pickup ahead of Tropical Storm Beta on Saturday. The sand bag distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bill Witt Park, 6869 Yorktown Blvd. and the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, Highway 286 and Ayers St. Buy Photo Employees with the city of Corpus Christi load sandbags for residents as Tropical Storm Hanna approached the area on Friday, July 24,…
Read MoreTropical Storm Beta expected to drop up to 10 inches of rain in Corpus Christi area
CLOSE Storm surge and flooding are the greatest threats to Corpus Christi in a hurricane. Wochit Up to 10 inches of rainfall is expected along the coast as Tropical Storm Beta makes its way toward Texas. Meteorologist Juan Pena said National Weather Service data shows 10 inches of rainfall could be possible around the area. About 4 to 6 inches of rainfall is expected in areas west of Corpus Christi. Those estimates could change depending on…
Read MoreTropical Depression 22 upgraded to Tropical Storm Beta
CLOSE This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has been so active, forecasters are almost out of names so now they will be moving on to the Greek alphabet. USA TODAY A Tropical Depression churning in the Gulf of Mexico Friday became the second storm named from the Greek alphabet during the 2020 hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Depression 22 became Tropical Storm Beta Friday afternoon. The storm was located about 280 miles east-southeast of…
Read MoreTropical Depression 22 forms into Tropical Storm Beta; Track the path of the latest storm
CLOSE With a car full of pets, one owner evacuates her home in Beaumont in Jefferson County to ride out Hurricane Laura away from the coast. Storyful And here comes another storm. Tropical Storm Beta formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. The 22nd storm of the 2020 hurricane season was expected to strengthen into a tropical storm while moving slowly over the western Gulf of Mexico during the next several days, according to…
Read MoreHarbor Bridge Project: Tropical Storm Beta temporarily delays work on U.S. Highway 181
CLOSE Construction of the new Harbor Bridge has been underway in Corpus Christi since August 2016 and is beginning to take shape. Corpus Christi Caller Times A forecast of heavy rain is going to delay work on a key stretch near the Harbor Bridge construction site. Traffic on a key section of U.S. Highway 181 was scheduled to be reduced to a single lane to allow for three days of work there as part of the…
Read MoreTropical Depression 22 expected to be upgraded to Tropical Storm Beta on Friday
CLOSE This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has been so active, forecasters are almost out of names so now they will be moving on to the Greek alphabet. USA TODAY A Tropical Depression churning in the Gulf of Mexico is expected Friday to become the second storm named for the Greek alphabet during the 2020 hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center’s Friday morning update, Tropical Depression 22 was located about 250 miles southeast of…
Read MoreTropical Depression 22 expected to form into Tropical Storm Beta
CLOSE With a car full of pets, one owner evacuates her home in Beaumont in Jefferson County to ride out Hurricane Laura away from the coast. Storyful And here comes another storm. The 22nd storm of the 2020 hurricane season is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm while moving slowly over the western Gulf of Mexico during the next several days, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory on Thursday. If it turns into…
Read MoreTropical Depression 22 expected to form into Tropical Storm Alpha
CLOSE With a car full of pets, one owner evacuates her home in Beaumont in Jefferson County to ride out Hurricane Laura away from the coast. Storyful And here comes another storm. The 22nd storm of the 2020 hurricane season is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm while moving slowly over the western Gulf of Mexico during the next several days, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory on Thursday. If it turns into…
Read MoreTropical Depression 22 expected to form into Tropical Storm Wilfred
CLOSE With a car full of pets, one owner evacuates her home in Beaumont in Jefferson County to ride out Hurricane Laura away from the coast. Storyful And here comes another storm. The 22nd storm of the 2020 hurricane season is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm while moving slowly over the western Gulf of Mexico during the next several days, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory on Thursday. If it turns into…
Read MoreHurricane Hanna Special Collection Update
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The city’s Solid Waste Department is nearly complete with its special collection of Brush & Debris from Hurricane Hanna. Solid Waste crews are currently working in area 1B (Flour Bluff). More than 100,000 cubic yards, nearly half of the city’s normal annual volume, of Hurricane Hanna Brush & Debris have been collected thus far. Beginning Monday, September 21, Solid Waste crews will resume regularly scheduled Brush collections beginning with area 1A (Flour…
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