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Forecast: Widespread showers and storms ongoing; localized flooding possible

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Forecast: Widespread showers and storms ongoing; localized flooding possible

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — **A Flood Advisory has been issued for portions of Bastrop and Caldwell counties until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. A Flood Advisory has been issued for portions of Travis and Williamson counties until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.** Grab your umbrella and rain jacket because, chances are, you might need them! We continue to track scattered to widespread showers and storms as we head into the…

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Forecast: Widespread rain likely Tuesday; localized flooding possible

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Forecast: Widespread rain likely Tuesday; localized flooding possible

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 11:20 PM CDT August 29, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — Widespread rain and storms return to the forecast Tuesday, and the overall weather pattern will stay fairly unsettled through the rest of the week. Showers and storms will be possible as early as Tuesday morning, especially across the Hill Country. …

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Garland apartment tenants still dealing with flood damages a week later

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Garland apartment tenants still dealing with flood damages a week later

GARLAND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – One week after devastating floods in some parts of North Texas, a few residents have been forced to continue living in deplorable conditions caused by all that water.  At least two families in Garland have been living for days with severe water damage that they said the landlord has not addressed. The family that lives in the unit and the one next door both had their ceilings collapse which led to…

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Up to 50% of residential flooding during Hurricane Harvey caused by climate change, study says

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Up to 50% of residential flooding during Hurricane Harvey caused by climate change, study says

Hurricane Harvey wrought enormous destruction across the Gulf Coast when it made landfall five years ago, and no place was hit worse than Houston, where the storm dropped an estimated one trillion gallons of water and caused more than 35 flood-related deaths. Harvey marked the largest rain event in U.S. history, and it obviously would have caused a great deal of damage to the city no matter what. However, new research published last week in…

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Hurricane Harvey reinforced the value of a pristine Katy Prairie. Development continues anyway.

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Hurricane Harvey reinforced the value of a pristine Katy Prairie. Development continues anyway.

Prairies are like sponges. When it rains, droplets get sucked underground and into the eager roots of grasses and flowers. When the soil gets saturated, their dense shoots slow the water’s flow downstream – making them a natural flood deterrent. Prairies are the kind of natural resource that a place like Houston could really benefit from. But the vast prairie west of the Bayou City is shrinking. Development such as housing and roadways have eaten…

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San Antonio warned of minor flooding Monday as rain expected all week

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San Antonio warned of minor flooding Monday as rain expected all week

The San Antonio area could see minor flooding Monday night as isolated and scattered storms continue into the week. Caleb Downs The National Weather Service put San Antonio and the South Central Texas area under a hazardous weather outlook warning as pockets of rain and thunderstorms could lead to minor flooding Monday afternoon and into tonight. Continuing off of last week’s heavy rainfall, isolated and scattered rain is expected throughout the rest of this week….

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Having Texas native plants in your front yard helps fight wildfires and drought

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Having Texas native plants in your front yard helps fight wildfires and drought

Drought-tolerant plants help homeowners keep a pretty garden year-round. They also need less water and fertilizers to stay alive. AUSTIN, Texas — While we saw some measurable rain last week, most of Central Texas remains in a drought. Many counties still have water restrictions in place, and it’s hard to keep a pretty lawn, which is why experts recommend drought-resistant landscaping.  The City of Austin has created this guide, so residents know what plants are…

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Range of literary works examine Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath

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Range of literary works examine Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA This file photo shows first responders conducting a rescue in the Houston area during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, in the late summer of 2017. Every year, when late August rolls around, Kevin M. Fitzpatrick reflects on Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. And his memories remain vivid and intense, even though he was not directly impacted and was not on the Texas Gulf Coast when the powerful storm made landfall…

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Houston forecast: Flash Flood Warning issued for portion of Galveston County until 4:30 p.m.

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Houston forecast: Flash Flood Warning issued for portion of Galveston County until 4:30 p.m.

Less coverage and accumulation today. HOUSTON — Scattered showers are popping up across the Houston area, dropping at least an inch of rain in some areas.  Active weather alerts A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for a portion of Galveston County until 4:30 p.m. Get ready for a typical summer weekend! Hot and humid with scattered rain chances in the afternoon, much like what our Friday is featuring. In between the storms, temperatures will…

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