Texas News – Page 26 – Weather Preppers

LIST: High water locations, street flooding as heavy rain falls in the Houston area

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

This list of high-water spots from Houston TranStar will be updated automatically. HOUSTON — Here in Houston, it doesn’t take a lot of standing water to damage your car. You can lose control or stall in less than six inches of water. In just a foot of water, your car can start to float. In only two feet of water, your car can easily be carried away while you’re still in it. If you encounter…

Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Energy Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas In the Permian Basin, where oil and gas are plentiful along with wind and solar energy, cryptocurrency enthusiasts are setting up huge data centers. Most locals are welcoming, but many are confused. By Sasha von Oldershausen Sasha von Oldershausen Sasha von Oldershausen is an associate editor who writes about news and politics. View Articles Twitter RSS July 25, 2024 Texas Monthly; Getty Sporting work…

CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CenterPoint earlier this year filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas seeking to raise rates to cover costs and keep up with the area’s growth. Utility officials said the average residential bill would increase by about $1.25, according to the company filings. Utility companies do not make money by doing maintenance like tree trimming or hardening powerlines, but by expanding infrastructure coverage, according to energy experts. But the PUC controls how much…

City of Ingram Mayor signs disaster declaration to request help from the state after flash flood damage

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Kerr county emergency management says Ingram was the hardest hit by rainstorms Tuesday. INGRAM, Texas — Kerr county officials said the City of Ingram was the hardest hit by heavy rains on Tuesday leaving massive infrastructure ruined. The mayor of Ingram has signed a disaster declaration to request help from the state. This would help repair roads, sewage systems and over a dozen homes affected by the flash floods. Residents are now picking up the…

Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 27, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Beryl killed several people and caused widespread damage to Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. Several people without power died from hyperthermia. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on Monday, July 8. In a July 24 update from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we’ve learned the death toll in Harris County…

Update: Hurricane Beryl now blamed for 27 deaths, including 15 during widespread power outages

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 27, inclduing 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Family of Pearland couple reported missing after flash flood in Utah raises money to fund search efforts

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

More than 10 agencies joined the massive search for Ray and Maranda Ankofski last month but the only sign they found of the couple was Ray’s pants and ID. Author: Shern-Min Chow, Lupita Villarreal, Michelle Homer Published: 12:46 PM CDT July 24, 2024 Updated: 12:46 PM CDT July 24, 2024 MOAB, Utah — It’s been more than a month since a Pearland couple went missing during a vacation in Moab, Utah. The Grand County Sheriff’s…

Heavy rain risk decreasing for Central Texas midweek; river flooding still a concern on Llano River

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Rain chances continue midweek, but the risk for locally heavy rain and flooding is trending down. AUSTIN, Texas — With a high of only 81 degrees, Tuesday was the coolest afternoon in Austin since May 13. It has certainly been an odd stretch of weather over the past several days, with localized flooding and heavy rain taking place in what is typically the second-driest month of the year. We’re still not done with rain chances,…

Heavy rain risk decreasing for Central Texas mid-week; river flooding still a concern on the Llano River

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Rain chances continue mid-week, but the risk for locally heavy rain and flooding is trending down. AUSTIN, Texas — With a high of only 81 degrees, Tuesday was the coolest afternoon in Austin since back on May 13th. It’s certainly been an odd stretch of weather over the past several days with localized flooding and heavy rain taking place in what is typically the second driest month of the year. We’re still not done with…

Forecast: Threat for localized flooding continues on Tuesday

Posted on July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 5:50 PM CDT July 22, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — A wet weather pattern continues for Central Texas over the next several days. Weather Impact Alerts Days are now in effect through Wednesday due the risk for locally heavy rain and localized flooding. Through the day on Monday…

President Biden won't visit Houston this week to assess Hurricane Beryl recovery, mayor says

Posted on July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Mayor John Whitmire said he understands but is disappointed that President Joe Biden will not visit Houston this week to check on Beryl recovery efforts. HOUSTON — According to Mayor John Whitmire, President Joe Biden won’t be visiting Houston this week to check in on the city’s recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. “I respect the president’s decision,” Whitmire said during a news conference on Sunday. Whitmire said Biden called after the storm…

'Let’s not politicize a disaster' | Mayor Whitmire criticizes councilman’s comments on Hurricane Beryl preparation

Posted on July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Mayor John Whitmire is criticizing a report quoting Councilman Edward Pollard saying lives would’ve been saved if the city was better prepared for Hurricane Beryl. HOUSTON — Two Houston city leaders are exchanging words over Hurricane Beryl preparations. On Sunday, Mayor John Whitmire held a news conference hitting back at city councilman Edward Pollard. The mayor said it is in response to comments made about mobilizing first responders prior to Beryl arriving. The mayor began…

Forecast: More rain on the way for the upcoming week; heavy at times with the risk for flooding

Posted on July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 9:35 PM CDT July 21, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — Pockets of heavy rain and storms developed across Central Texas Sunday afternoon, and some locations picked up nearly 3 inches of rainfall! This is just the beginning of a very wet weather pattern for the week ahead. The…

Weather Impact Alert Days | Heavy rain and minor flooding possible Monday through Wednesday

Posted on July 21, 2024July 21, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

An unusual July weather pattern will bring multiple days of rain chances and the risk for minor flooding across Central Texas. Here’s what you need to know. AUSTIN, Texas — The month of July is not typically a month we turn to for beneficial rain here in Central Texas. On average, the month of July is the second driest month of the year, and last July brought just 0.04 inches of rain to Austin. Fortunately,…

« 1 … 24 25 26 27 28 … 496 »