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NOAA predicts a ‘near-normal’ hurricane season for 2023

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NOAA predicts a ‘near-normal’ hurricane season for 2023

Hurricane Harvey Satellite Image On August 25th, 2017. There is likely to be somewhere between one and four major hurricanes in the Atlantic this season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday, due to a relatively rare confluence of oceanic factors around the globe. Whether or not one or more storms will touch the Texas Gulf coast is, of course, unknown. Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through the end of November. In…

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NOAA to announce 2023 Atlantic hurricane season outlook

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NOAA to announce 2023 Atlantic hurricane season outlook

Leaders at the Department of Commerce and NOAA will discuss the expected number of storms for the upcoming 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, climate factors that will influence hurricane development, and NOAA’s readiness with new products and upgrades to enhance forecasting and operations, NOAA said in a release. NOAA and FEMA will also provide advice on how the public can prepare for hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1.

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Several homes damaged in Cape Malibu area of Willis

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Several homes damaged in Cape Malibu area of Willis

Powerful winds knocked down a bunch of trees and power lines in the neighborhood near Lake Conroe. WILLIS, Texas — The thunderstorm that blew through Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon caused a lot of damage in the Cape Malibu subdivision near Lake Conroe.  It’s too soon to say whether it was caused by a tornado or straight-line winds but there was a tornado warning in that area.  “I got an alert on my phone that a tornado…

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Several homes damaged in Burnt Mills area of Willis

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Several homes damaged in Burnt Mills area of Willis

Powerful winds knocked down a bunch of trees and power lines in the neighborhood near Lake Conroe. WILLIS, Texas — The thunderstorm that blew through Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon caused a lot of damage in the Burnt Mills subdivision near Lake Conroe.  It’s too soon to say whether it was caused by a tornado or straight-line winds but there was a tornado warning in that area.  “I got an alert on my phone that a tornado…

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Your video and photos of storm damage in Huntsville, Willis and Conroe

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Your video and photos of storm damage in Huntsville, Willis and Conroe

Huntsville Fire Chief Greg Mathis said there’s quite a bit of wind damage and a few minor injuries. HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Folks in Huntsville are cleaning up damage from a powerful storm that blew through Tuesday afternoon.  The Huntsville fire chief said they had some minor injuries and quite a bit of wind damage. He said an auto body shop and some homes were affected.  KHOU 11 News viewer Middle Regulus and her daughter were…

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Round Rock Bank of America reopens over a year after tornado ripped through building

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Round Rock Bank of America reopens over a year after tornado ripped through building

ROUND ROCK, Texas — After an EF-2 tornado tore through a Bank of America in Round Rock last year, the building is now reopening its doors. The building, which is located at 2651 South Interstate 35 in Round Rock, was impacted by the tornado that ripped through the area back on March 21, 2022. Homes and businesses in the area accrued $32 million in damages. “The reconstruction and reopening of our Bank of America Round…

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How to protect your home with flood insurance as hurricane season approaches

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared the week of May 22 as Flood Awareness Week. HOUSTON — We’re nearly a week away from the start of hurricane season as Flood Awareness Week kicks off in the state of Texas. Flooding during storms in Houston is something a lot of residents expect, but expecting flooding is different than being prepared for it. The important thing is to get a head start because a new policy can take…

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When is hurricane season? Here's when hurricane season starts and what to expect in 2023

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When is hurricane season? Here's when hurricane season starts and what to expect in 2023

It’s almost here: The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is on our doorstep. Though tropical storms and hurricanes can form year-round, most brew during the six-month Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year. In fact, 97% of all tropical cyclones in the Atlantic form during the season. “Tropical cyclone” is an umbrella term that includes tropical storms and hurricanes. A tropical storm gets a name when its sustained winds…

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Heavy rain and thunderstorm activity leads to Flash Flood Warning southwest of Bexar County

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Heavy rain and thunderstorm activity leads to Flash Flood Warning southwest of Bexar County

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Atascosa, Frio and Medina County until 7 a.m. This includes the cities of Poteet. Lytle and Devine.  Around 5:05 a.m. thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall where between 2 to 6 inches of rain had fallen…

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City officials, neighbors prep for wildfires as Austin ranks towards top of national list for risk

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City officials, neighbors prep for wildfires as Austin ranks towards top of national list for risk

Over the past few decades, Central Texas has seen some devastating fires, and city leaders are stepping up to the plate to spread awareness. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin is one of the top cities at risk for wildfires, and with fire season just around the corner, city leaders are urging residents to be prepared. Over the past few decades, Central Texas has seen some devastating fires, and city leaders are stepping up to the plate…

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