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Elevated to hurricane status, Francine to bypass Houston, batter Louisiana coast Wednesday

Posted on September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

According to recent projections, the storm is on track to batter the Louisiana coast with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour by 7 p.m. Wednesday. By Sarah Grunau, Houston Public MediaSeptember 11, 2024 8:38 amEnergy & Environment, Houston Public Media, Texas Newsroom

Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours

Posted on September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Tropical Storm Francine could bring life-threatening storm surge, dangerous winds and high water on Texas roadways along the Gulf Coast, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday morning, urging Texans to heed advice from their…

Tropical Storm Francine to bring lots of rain to the Texas Coast before it hits Louisiana

Posted on September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Francine is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane as it moves up the coast. Matt Lanza, a forecast meteorologist and managing editor of Space City Weather in Houston, said most of the impact of this storm is expected to hit Louisiana. “Francine is sitting off the coast of Mexico and it is expected to continue off to the north and northeast. And that should put it…

Tropical Storm Francine to deluge Texas with heavy rain

Posted on September 10, 2024September 11, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Weather begins to form from Tropical Storm Francine on the Harrison County Beaches in Pass Christian, Miss. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)Hunter Dawkins/AP A storm is brewing in the Texas Gulf Coast which is expected to grow into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it makes landfall in Texas later this week. While the greatest effects will be felt along the Northeastern coast of the Lone Star State, rain…

How this year’s hurricane season has shaped up for energy markets

Posted on September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

It may not feel like it, but we’re coming up on the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. What was predicted to be a historic season for storms has been largely quiet for Texas, other than Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall in July. That’s certainly been a relief for the energy industry, which can take a hit when strong storms blow into the Gulf of Mexico and impact Texas’ energy-producing coastal region. Still, the season…

Forecast: Cool mornings and warm afternoons; tracking Tropical Storm Francine

Posted on September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 10:32 AM CDT September 9, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — We’re tracking perhaps some of the coolest weather since late-April in Central Texas, with temperatures Monday morning starting in the 50s and lower 60s. While you’ll want to wear your favorite fall sweater this morning, you certainly won’t…

San Antonio Zoo reopens after flooding, needs your help

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Tuesday’s downpours led to severe flooding in Brackenridge Park, and caused the San Antonio River to overflow and backup into the zoo. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo has reopened after major flooding forced it to close on Tuesday. But now, they need your help! Heavy rainfall led to significant flooding both inside and outside of the zoo. The zoo says that “the intense rainfall led to N. St. Mary’s Street closing, several parking…

Classes canceled at Llano ISD after flooding

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall. Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but later canceled classes altogether. The district plans to reopen schools on Thursday. The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall Tuesday night across Llano County. Drivers near Kingsland and State Highway 71 will…

Llano ISD cancels classes Wednesday after flooding

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall. Today, Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but has since canceled classes all together. LISD plans to reopen Thursday as usual. The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell Tuesday night across Llano County. Drivers near Kingsland and Highway…

Classes canceled at Llano ISD after floods

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The district originally issued a two-hour delay after Tuesday night’s storms. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district canceled classes Wednesday morning after recent rainfall. Today, Llano ISD originally issued a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions,” but has since canceled classes all together. LISD plans to reopen Thursday as usual. The closure comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell Tuesday night across Llano County. Drivers near Kingsland and Highway…

Llano ISD to start two hours later Wednesday morning amid flooding

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The district will get a late start Wednesday morning after recent rainfall. LLANO, Texas — A Central Texas school district is getting a late start Wednesday morning after recent rainfall. Today, Llano ISD is issuing a two-hour delay “due to weather and road conditions.” This comes after 6 to 7 inches of rainfall fell Tuesday night across Llano County. The district said buses will start two hours later than their typical time after last night’s…

Forecast: Rain chances ramp up Labor Day; minor flooding possible

Posted on September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:55 PM CDT September 1, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — Sunday has been generally quiet for many, but rain in the Hill Country has been on and off for most of the day. This will be the story for the remainder of the evening until drier conditions take…

Forecast: Rain chances ramp up Labor Day Weekend, minor flooding possible

Posted on September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:59 AM CDT September 1, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — Happy Meteorological Fall everyone! Central Texas’s forecast remains largely unchanged for the next 48 hours. Moisture trends will continue to move upward, while temperatures drop downward. I guess this would be our chance at “fall-like” temperatures for a…

Austin Energy implements new AI system to detect wildfires in real time

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

13 Pano AI cameras will be placed in Travis, Hays, Williamson and several other Central Texas counties. AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas temperatures continue to soar, so does the risk of wildfires. Austin was recently ranked the fifth-highest U.S. metro at risk for wildfire damage, according to a group called CoreLogic. To help prevent such damage, Austin Energy has officially deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to better detect wildfires. The system, called Pano AI,…

New AI system helps Central Texas first responders detect wildfires as they happen

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

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