Hurricane season forecasts show an ‘average’ year, according to meteorologists

Hurricane season forecasts show an ‘average’ year, according to meteorologists

Hurricane season has officially started. It runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 in the Atlantic Basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Matt Lanza, a forecast meteorologist and managing editor of Space City Weather in Houston, said this year is projected to be an average season. “That seems to be the consensus among everybody. The reality is that we have an El Niño developing in the Pacific that usually works…

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Thousands at risk from flooding after Ukraine dam collapse

Thousands at risk from flooding after Ukraine dam collapse

Floodwaters in Ukraine are expected to peak Wednesday after a major dam was destroyed. Ukraine says at least 42,000 people are at direct risk from the flooding and hundreds of thousands could be left without access to clean drinking water. Ukraine and Russia blame each other for the dam’s collapse. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more from eastern Ukraine.

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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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