Houston weather: Cold arrives in region on Tuesday, with possibility of severe weather

Houston weather: Cold arrives in region on Tuesday, with possibility of severe weather

Macie Kelly/Houston Public Media A powerful cold front is getting ready to sweep into the Houston area, bringing with it the possibility of severe weather Tuesday evening into Wednesday. The National Weather Service said to expect isolated scattered showers and thunderstorms to move into the area late Tuesday afternoon. “Strong winds and isolated hail is the main risk,” says Janice Maldonado, meteorologist, National Weather Service. “Brief downpours will be possible so we cannot rule out…

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Today marks the end to an uneventful Atlantic hurricane season for Texas

Today marks the end to an uneventful Atlantic hurricane season for Texas

NASA/J. Stevens/J. Allen Satellite imagery of the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 8, 2017 as three hurricanes (Katia, Irma, and Jose) are on the move. Wednesday marks to the end to an uneventful 2022 Atlantic hurricane season for Texas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) initially predicted an “above normal” hurricane season this year with 14-21 named storms forming in the Atlantic region. However, the seas were relatively quiet through August — a period of…

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Live radar: Flash Flood Warning extended in Harris County until 5:45 p.m.

Live radar: Flash Flood Warning extended in Harris County until 5:45 p.m.

A Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service expired at 3 p.m. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Warning has been extended for northeastern Harris County until 5:45 p.m. Rainfall rates produced ponding on roadways and high water spots prompting the National Weather Service to post the warning. A Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service expired at 3 p.m. It had been in effect for parts of Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend and Brazoria…

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Live radar: Flash Flood Warning issued in Harris County until 4:45 p.m.

Live radar: Flash Flood Warning issued in Harris County until 4:45 p.m.

A Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service expired at 3 p.m. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for northeastern Harris County until 4:45 p.m. A Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service expired at 3 p.m. It had been in effect for parts of Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. Widespread rain and thunder due to a trailing cold front could last all day and into the night….

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Tornado Warning for parts of Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Galveston counties

Tornado Warning for parts of Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Galveston counties

The National Weather Service issued the Tornado Warning until 3 p.m. HOUSTON — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for south central Harris County, eastern Fort Bend County, northeastern Brazoria County and western Galveston County until 3 p.m.  In Houston, widespread rain and thunder due to a trailing cold front brought a weather pattern that could last all day. The wet weather pattern could linger until Saturday, according to KHOU 11 News…

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TIMELINE: Flood advisory issued for SE Harris County

TIMELINE: Flood advisory issued for SE Harris County

Widespread rain and thunder are likely due to a trailing cold front. Strong to severe storms could push through this afternoon. HOUSTON — It’s Thanksgiving and the main thing on most people’s minds — besides the turkey — is the weather. A flood advisory was issued for southeast Harris County until 2:15 p.m. In Houston, widespread rain and thunder are likely due to a trailing cold front and the weather pattern could last all day.  The…

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Greens Bayou watershed continues to suffer from frequent flooding five years after Hurricane Harvey

Juan Antonio Sorto East Houston at the peak of flooding during Hurricane Harvey Do you live in the Greens or Halls Bayou watersheds? What has your experience with flooding been? Tweet your answers to @Aschneider_HPM The Greens Bayou watershed in north and east Harris County covers 212 square miles and is dense with households. It floods regularly, but it has long been shortchanged on flood control spending. Juan Antonio Sorto, a longtime East Houston resident,…

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Houston forecast: Tornado Warnings in Galveston, Brazoria Co. allowed to expire

Houston forecast: Tornado Warnings in Galveston, Brazoria Co.  allowed to expire

Tornadoes and high wind is possible in some parts, especially along the coast. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, David Paul, Tim Pandajis, Pat Cavlin Published: 4:00 PM CST November 10, 2022 Updated: 5:26 PM CST November 14, 2022 HOUSTON — It’s a stormy day across the Houston area. There are no current watches or warnings. Earlier, there was a Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Galveston and Brazoria counties until 5 p.m. There was also…

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Houston forecast: Tornado Warnings in Galveston, Brazoria Co. expire

Houston forecast: Tornado Warnings in Galveston, Brazoria Co. expire

Tornadoes and high wind is possible in some parts, especially along the coast. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, David Paul, Tim Pandajis, Pat Cavlin Published: 4:00 PM CST November 10, 2022 Updated: 5:15 PM CST November 14, 2022 HOUSTON — It’s a stormy day across the Houston area. There are no current watches or warnings. Earlier, there was a Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Galveston and Brazoria counties until 5 p.m. There was also…

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Houston forecast: Tornado Warning issued for parts of Galveston, Brazoria counties

Houston forecast: Tornado Warning issued for parts of Galveston, Brazoria counties

Tornadoes and high wind is possible in some parts, especially along the coast. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, David Paul, Tim Pandajis, Pat Cavlin Published: 4:00 PM CST November 10, 2022 Updated: 4:51 PM CST November 14, 2022 HOUSTON — It’s a stormy day across the Houston area. Currently, there’s a Tornado Warning for southwestern Galveston County and east-central Brazoria County until 5 p.m.  Ther’es also a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for southern Galveston County and southeastern…

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Moon rocket launch looms as NASA evaluates hurricane damage

Moon rocket launch looms as NASA evaluates hurricane damage

(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Photographers place remote cameras near the Artemis 1 rocket as she stands on Launch Pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The launch is scheduled for Monday morning Aug. 29. NASA started the countdown Monday for this week’s planned liftoff of its new moon rocket, although hurricane damage could cause yet another delay for the test flight. Hurricane Nicole’s high winds caused a 10-foot…

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1 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma

1 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma

Fifty homes were reported damaged or destroyed in Lamar County, Texas, where at least two dozen people are reported injured, two critically. TEXAS, USA — Authorities in Oklahoma say at least one person has died as tornadoes ravaged areas of that state and neighboring Texas, leaving some people trapped and dozens of homes in ruins. The twisters Friday destroyed large portions of the town of Idabel in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, flattening a church, restaurant and…

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Houston area may see severe winds, hail and tornadoes Friday

Houston area may see severe winds, hail and tornadoes Friday

The Houston area could be facing severe thunderstorms capable of generating tornadoes and damaging wind on Friday, according to experts at the National Weather Service and Space City Weather. According to Eric Berger of Space City Weather, the first of two lines of storms that could hit the Bayou City will not arrive until later in the evening and will most likely affect the Conroe and Madisonville areas north of Houston proper. This line is…

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Upstream Addicks and Barker Reservoir homeowners win $550,000 in damages in lawsuit over Harvey flooding

Upstream Addicks and Barker Reservoir homeowners win $550,000 in damages in lawsuit over Harvey flooding

Harris County Flood Control District A subdivision within the Addicks Reservoir, flooded by Harvey, August 29, 2017. A federal judge Wednesday awarded close to $550,000 in compensation to a collection of homeowners flooded by the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs due to Hurricane Harvey. The total compensation for all flood victims upstream of the Addicks and Barker Dams could run to well over $1 billion. Senior Judge Charles F. Lettow of the U.S. Court of Federal…

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Anti-CRT, Pro-charter PAC money floods school board and State Board of Education campaigns across Texas

Anti-CRT, Pro-charter PAC money floods school board and State Board of Education campaigns across Texas

Youtube video screenshot Opponents of diversity, equity and inclusion give a standing ovation at a Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school board meeting, days after newly elected trustee trustee Scott Henry made a controversial comment with racist implications. Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/435943/435886″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> Opponents of so-called “critical race theory” are taking their battle against diversity, equity and inclusion from school board meetings to…

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