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Houston Texas News
Nicholas Strengthens To Hurricane Ahead Of Texas Landfall
A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Nicholas in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Updated 10:33 p.m. CDT Monday Nicholas strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Monday as it headed toward landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast and it was expected to bring heavy rain and floods to coastal areas from Mexico to storm-battered Louisiana. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said top sustained winds reached 75 mph. It was…
Read MoreNicholas, Now Tropical Storm, May Cause Deadly Flash Floods
A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Nicholas in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Updated 4:45 am CT Tuesday Hurricane Nicholas, now a tropical storm, made landfall along the Texas coast on Tuesday, bringing the threat of up to 20 inches of rainfall to parts of the Gulf Coast, including the same area hit by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and storm-battered Louisiana. The storm could also cause life-threatening flash floods across the…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicholas threatens Texas, Gulf Coast with heavy rain
HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas was strengthening just off the Gulf Coast and could make landfall in Texas as a hurricane Monday as it brings heavy rain and floods to coastal areas from Mexico to storm-battered Louisiana. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said top sustained winds reached 60 mph (95 kph). It was traveling north-northwest at 14 mph (22 kph) on a forecast track to pass near the South Texas coast…
Read MorePreparing For Tropical Storm Nicholas (Sept. 13, 2021)
Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Monday’s Houston Matters: We bring you the latest on Tropical Storm Nicholas, which has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to drop 5 to 10 inches of rain on the region — or more in some places. Also this hour: We offer you your monthly chance to vent about your pet…
Read MoreLive updates: Tropical Storm Nicholas speeds up; more schools close
KHOU 11 is following the storm. You can find all the latest updates on this page. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. Nicholas is forecasted to be a slow-moving storm that will produce very heavy rainfall for Texas and Louisiana coastal counties, as well as areas further inland, for the next couple days. LATEST WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nicholas nearing the…
Read MoreLive updates: Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthens, now has 50 mph winds
KHOU 11 is following the storm. You can find all the latest updates on this page. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to impact Southeast Texas starting today. Nicholas is forecasted to be a slow-moving storm that will produce very heavy rainfall for Texas and Louisiana coastal counties, as well as areas further inland, for the next several days. PROJECTED TIMELINE: Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in Gulf of Mexico…
Read MoreLive updates: Louisiana declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
KHOU 11 is following the storm. You can find all the latest updates on this page. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to impact Southeast Texas starting today. Nicholas is forecasted to be a slow-moving storm that will produce very heavy rainfall for Texas and Louisiana coastal counties, as well as areas further inland, for the next several days. PROJECTED TIMELINE: Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in Gulf of Mexico…
Read MoreSchool closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas
Gov. Abbott prepares state to support local officials during Tropical Storm Nicholas response
Nicholas is project to bring intense rain to southeast Texas, including the Houston and Galveston areas, starting Sunday night through the most the week. Level II readiness means Texas is prepared to assist local officials with storm response. The slow-moving storm could lead in severe flooding for several counties, especially those along the coast. According to his office, the state resources on standby along the Gulf of Coast, from Beaumont to the Rio Grande Valley,…
Read MoreHouston area prepares for Tropical Storm Nicholas
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry said they are expecting between 15 and 20 inches of rain in some areas. GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — All eyes are on Tropical Storm Nicholas as in churns in the Gulf of Mexico. The current track has it heading toward Southeast Texas. RELATED: Tropical Storm Nicholas expected to be big rainmaker for Texas | Check timeline and forecast cone Local leaders are asking people to be weather-ready. While the direct…
Read MoreLive updates: Brazosport ISD closed Monday due to Tropical Storm Nicholas
KHOU 11 is following the storm. You can find all the latest updates on this page. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to impact Southeast Texas starting today. Nicholas is forecasted to be a slow-moving storm that will produce very heavy rainfall for Texas and Louisiana coastal counties, as well as areas further inland, for the next several days. PROJECTED TIMELINE: Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in Gulf of Mexico…
Read MoreLive updates: Barker and Addicks reservoirs are empty ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
KHOU 11 is following the storm. You can find all the latest updates on this page. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to impact Southeast Texas starting today. Nicholas is forecasted to be a slow-moving storm that will produce very heavy rainfall for Texas and Louisiana coastal counties, as well as areas further inland, for the next several days. PROJECTED TIMELINE: Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in Gulf of Mexico…
Read MoreLive updates: Harris County Public Health closes COVID sites ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to impact Southeast Texas starting Sunday. Nicholas is forecasted to be a slow-moving storm that will produce very heavy rainfall for Texas and Louisiana coastal counties, as well as areas further inland, for the next several days. We will also have updates from local officials and any closings/cancelations on this page. 11:40 a.m. — Harris County Public Health has closed all COVID…
Read MoreLouisiana residents thankful for small miracles in wake of Hurricane Ida
MARRERO, La. (AP) — Amid the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, there was at least one bright light Sunday: Parishioners found that electricity had been restored to their church outside of New Orleans, a small improvement as residents of Louisiana struggle to regain some aspects of normal life. In Jefferson Parish, the Rev. G. Amaldoss expected to celebrate Mass at St. Joachim Catholic Church in the parking lot, which was dotted with downed limbs. But…
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