2 Channelview homes damaged when natural gas tank launches into air

2 Channelview homes damaged when natural gas tank launches into air

The tank launched from one yard to another home more than 900 feet away, where it crashed through the roof and floor. Thankfully, no one was injured. CHANNELVIEW, Texas — Two Channelview families are dealing with damaged homes after a bizarre incident on Monday. “It’s crazy … it’s crazy. I thank God, to be honest, because that could have killed me. My roof is all fallen apart … my wall,” Antonio Medrano said. Medrano said…

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More possible severe weather looms over San Antonio after overnight storms

More possible severe weather looms over San Antonio after overnight storms

Update: 7:06 a.m. Sunday, June 4: The National Weather Service says scattered showers and storms are possible throughout much of Sunday, June 4. Some storms are expected to produce heavy rainfall while temperatures throughout the day are expected to reach the mid to upper 80s for most areas. Scattered showers and storms are possible today. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. High temperatures in the mid to upper 80s are forecast for most areas. pic.twitter.com/HUts8gE9MO…

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See how Memorial Hermann, Life Flight are prepared for hurricane season

See how Memorial Hermann, Life Flight are prepared for hurricane season

Memorial Hermann partnered with the National Weather Service to complete its storm-readiness certification. HOUSTON — For Memorial Hermann and Life Flight, weather is critical, and being prepared for extreme weather is paramount. It’s something Tom Flanagan knows very well after his 36 years with Memorial Hermann. “Because we have a commitment to provide healthcare to the community and that commitment is not just when the sun is shining and everything is great, it’s also during…

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Tornado watch with risk of damaging hail, wind issued for Hill Country

Tornado watch with risk of damaging hail, wind issued for Hill Country

A tornado watch has been issued and is in effect until 11 p.m. for counties west of San Antonio, the National Weather Service announced Friday, June 2. The areas subject to the watch are Edwards, Kinney, Real, Uvalde, and Val Verde counties. There are “favorable” conditions for multiple severe weather impacts, with large hail and damaging winds posing the greatest concern, a news release from NWS reported. Hail up to 3 inches and winds of…

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2023 Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know

2023 Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know

Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/453412/453372″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. As the season begins, meteorologists and other experts analyze and weigh in on what kind of…

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Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico on first day of hurricane season, NHC says

Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico on first day of hurricane season, NHC says

As if on cue, a tropical depression formed in the Gulf of Mexico on the first day of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. A tropical depression is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less, according to the National Weather Service. There are no coastal watches or warnings associated with the system, which is known as Tropical Depression Two. The depression is forecast to remain offshore, move south, have no…

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What kind of hurricane season should we expect this year?

What kind of hurricane season should we expect this year?

A satellite image of Hurricane Ida in 2021. Listen To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/453293/453295″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season starts today and continues through the end of November. Every year, Houston Matters sets aside some time to help you and yours prepare for the season, with special attention paid to those new Houstonians among us who haven’t been through tropical storms…

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Canadian wildfires causing air quality concerns in Northeastern U.S.

Canadian wildfires causing air quality concerns in Northeastern U.S.

Wildfires in Canada are creating dangerous air quality conditions in several states in the Northeastern U.S. The smoke has moved south over New England, New York and New Jersey and officials are warning it could cause breathing issues, especially for people with underlying respiratory conditions. Dr. Neelu Tummala joined CBS News to talk about the situation. She is the co-director of the Climate and Health Institute at George Washington University and an ear, nose and…

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