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LIVE STREAM: Harris County officials talk about potential flooding

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Harris County officials are expected to address the heavy rain that is forecast for the area. A flash flood watch is in effect for all of Southeast Texas from 1 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday. The news conference is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.

Gulf weather timeline: Flash Flood Watch for Houston starting tonight

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A tropical disturbance will cross the far Southern Gulf of Mexico and head towards Mexico. As of Tuesday morning the Hurricane Center gives the system a 50 percent chance of developing over the next two days. But even if it doesn’t become a named storm, it will send a surge of deep tropical moisture into Texas. khou Flash Flood Watch for all of Houston Severe conditions are not expected, but the disturbance will likely bring…

Hurricane prep: Here's how Corpus Christi businesses can become disaster-ready

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE Storm surge and flooding are the greatest threats to Corpus Christi in a hurricane. Kirsten Crow/Caller-Times, Kirsten Crow/Caller-Times Preparing your business for a disaster or emergency is a lot like preparing your family. About 50 business and agency leaders from Nueces County gathered Monday to hear from Corpus Christi’s Emergency Management Office about preparing their families and operations for disasters. Seconds count when a storm approaches. The message from emergency officials on Monday was…

Gulf weather update: Flash Flood Watch goes into effect late tonight

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Houston-area severe weather watches & warnings

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 1 a.m. June 5 until 7 a.m. June 6 for the following southeast Texas counties: Austin Brazoria Brazos Burleson Chambers Colorado Fort Bend Galveston Grimes Harris Liberty Madison Matagorda Montgomery Polk San Jacinto Trinity Walker Waller Washington Wharton With integrated GPS, the FOX 26 Weather App “Follow Me” option will track you anywhere you go and you can enable weather…

NWS: Tropical disturbance could dump 6 inches on Houston, flash flood watch now in effect

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service predicts between 4 and 6 inches of rainfall for Houston as a tropical disturbance pushed through Southeast Texas on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The National Weather Service predicts between 4 and 6 inches of rainfall for Houston as a tropical disturbance pushed through Southeast Texas on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 28 Caption Close Image 1 of 28 The National…

Beekeepers remove, relocate Central Texas beehives

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The saying goes ‘April showers bring May flowers,’ but they also bring bees to Central Texas. Last May the Austin Fire Department reportedly responded to more than a dozen bee-related emergency calls. Officials also says there have already been numerous calls for help, with removing hives from homes across the area. Nona Evans has been a beekeeper for years, just recently her beehives has hit full occupancy. That’s because some of…

Congress sends $19B disaster aid bill to Trump

Posted on June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

WASHINGTON (AP) – A long-delayed $19.1 billion disaster aid bill sailed through the House on Monday and headed to President Donald Trump for his expected signature, overcoming months of infighting, misjudgment and a feud between Trump and congressional Democrats. Lawmakers gave the measure final congressional approval by 354-58 in the House’s first significant action after returning from a 10-day recess. It was backed by all the chamber’s voting Democrats and more than 130 Republicans, including…

House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Bill Despite Earlier GOP Efforts To Stall It

Posted on June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated at 7:10 p.m. ET The House has approved a $19.1 billion disaster aid package despite earlier objections from Republicans. The legislation was approved 354-58. All those who opposed it were Republicans. The Senate already passed the bill overwhelmingly and it heads to the president’s desk for his signature. President Trump has said he backed the measure, even though it did not include border money he urged Congress to add. He said he would continue…

City of Corpus Christi offering free sandbags to residents during hurricane season

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE The City of Corpus Christi unveiled its Sandbagger machine. The machine lets residents fill up to six sandbags for free. Alexandria Rodriguez, Corpus Christi Caller-Times CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Need sandbags? Now’s your chance to get them — for free. Solid Waste Services is offering free sandbags to residents, according to a news release from the city of Corpus Christi. The Sandbagger machine will be available for residents from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the JC…

Texas coastal flooding strands about 100 endangered turtles

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Published 1:31 pm CDT, Monday, June 3, 2019 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Experts say coastal flooding associated with May storms that buffeted other parts of Texas stranded about 100 endangered green sea turtles along the Gulf shore. Jesse Gilbert with the Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center said Monday that the young turtles “couldn’t beat the waves” last month and were pushed onto Padre Island National Seashore. Officials transported the turtles to the aquarium in…

The Long Road To Tampon Tax Reform In Texas

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Holly McDaniel is the executive director at the Austin Diaper Bank, primarily working to distribute diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies around the city. Usually, she sits in an office or packages supplies in a warehouse overflowing with diapers and menstrual products. But, in the last few months, she headed out to the Texas Capitol to testify at the House Ways and Means Committee. “You have organizations that are starting to lead the way…

Storm Spotter program helps warn of severe weather

Posted on June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Actress Danneel Ackles ( One Tree Hill, Supernatural ) and designer Edson Enriquez of Limbo Jewelry have unveiled their new collaboration, the Link Collection . The collection will benefit local Austin charity Creative Action , a nonprofit that provides creative learning programs for Central Texas youth. For more information, or to preorder pieces from the collection, visit Limbo Jewelry’s website .

Texas struggles to keep pace with water needs

Posted on June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

DALLAS (AP) – About 1,000 people arrive in Texas each day, drawn by jobs, newly built homes and other opportunities. But in a state where prolonged drought is a regular occurrence, officials are struggling to ensure they can sate everyone’s thirst. Water experts are trying to determine how “resilient” the state’s water infrastructure is in keeping safe drinking water flowing through the taps. There are indications that the system is more fragile than once thought:…

51 years ago, AstroWorld opened

Posted on June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – On June 1, 1968, AstroWorld opened in Houston, and was a hot spot for Houstonians for the next 37 years. Houston’s beloved theme park closed its doors for good on October 30, 2005. Declining attendance, skyrocketing land value due to its prime location, and Six Flags’ climbing debt are all cited as combined reasons for the park’s shutdown. In its decades of impact on local families, AstroWorld left its mark on…

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