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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Tornado threat continues as southern towns assess damage

Tornado threat continues as southern towns assess damage

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tornadoes damaged numerous homes, destroyed a fire station, briefly trapped people in a grocery store and ripped the roof off an apartment complex in Mississippi and Alabama, and meteorologists said the threat of dangerous storms remained Wednesday near the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. The National Weather Service had warned that strong twisters capable of carving up communities over long distances were possible as the storm front moved…

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Storms could spawn major tornadoes, floods in several states

Storms could spawn major tornadoes, floods in several states

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Forecasters warned of the potential for strong tornadoes that could stay on the ground for long distances in parts of the South on Tuesday, as well as flooding rains and hail the size of tennis balls. More than 25 million people will be at risk as Tuesday’s potent storm system moves across a region stretching from east Texas to Indiana and Georgia. The national Storm Prediction Center said in its latest…

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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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