Houston weather: Flash flood warning in effect for several counties

Houston weather: Flash flood warning in effect for several counties

HOUSTON — A flash flood warning is in effect until 9:30 p.m.Thursday for Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m. Thursday for Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Austin, Wharton and Washington counties. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Friday for Harris, Fort Bend, Wharton and Colorado counties. The Weather Prediction Center has placed all of southeast Texas in a moderate risk of excessive rainfall…

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Flash flood warning in effect for several counties

Flash flood warning in effect for several counties

HOUSTON — A flash flood warning is in effect until 9:30 p.m.Thursday for Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 8:30 p.m. Thursday for Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Friday for Harris, Fort Bend, Wharton and Colorado counties. The Weather Prediction Center has placed all of southeast Texas in a moderate risk of excessive rainfall for Thursday night,…

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Austin City Council commits to climate change plan

Austin City Council commits to climate change plan

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Austin City Council members Alison Alter and Leslie Pool held a press conference ahead of Thursday’s council meeting about two environmentally-focused resolutions. Pool’s item: supporting as a City, the Congressional legislation called the “Green New Deal” introduced by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “Several other cities across the country support the Green New Deal for the same reasons we do, because it recognizes the value of connecting climate resilience with…

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If storms give you anxiety after Hurricane Harvey, therapy is available online

If storms give you anxiety after Hurricane Harvey, therapy is available online

HOUSTON — Because of Harvey, a lot of people still feel anxiety every time it rains. But you don’t have to bottle it in. There’s a free app called “Onto Better Health” that allows people to get confidential cognitive behavioral therapy at home. UTHealth offers the app, thanks to funding from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. The programs are designed to help people dealing with anxiety disorders, moderate depression, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use,…

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Harris Co. officials say to stay off the streets as severe weather approaches

Harris Co. officials say to stay off the streets as severe weather approaches

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Local officials are telling Houstonians to go ahead and call it a night. They say this is not the night to play around. Officials are at Houston Transtar monitoring the storm and deploying emergency resources throughout the city. The officials are giving some serious words of warning tonight. They’re asking everyone to get home as quickly as they can tonight and stay inside. Officials are expecting street flooding and bayous filled…

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'Be cautious': Fort Bend Co. officials warn ahead of more rain, flooding

'Be cautious': Fort Bend Co. officials warn ahead of more rain, flooding

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Communities in Fort Bend County are bracing for another round of wet weather. This comes as some residents continue to clean up from the rising water a few days ago. Fort Bend County officials are using some of the things they learned from Harvey to better serve residents. However, flash flooding is so unpredictable that it’s hard to be fully prepared for what may take place. For example, most of…

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LCRA urges residents to prepare for more water

LCRA urges residents to prepare for more water

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – For the past several days, water has been released from Lake Austin through a single gate at the Tom Miller Dam. The limited release was done to reduce the flood threat downstream on the Colorado River south of Austin. The slow release resulted in water continuing to build up in Lake Travis behind Mansfield Dam. That had water creeping into Graveyard Point. It’s a familiar sight for Della Robbins and…

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Animal sanctuary evacuating due to severe weather

Animal sanctuary evacuating due to severe weather

ANGLETON, Texas (FOX 26) – An animal sanctuary in Angleton, Texas is evacuating due to the severe weather sweeping through the area. Rowdy Girl Sanctuary is home to at least 133 farm animals. The sanctuary announced on Thursday afternoon that an evacuation is imminent for all their animals, and they’re taking them to Waelder. Due to the high cost of the move, they are asking the public for help with donations or supplies. This is Rowdy…

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Entire Area Under Flood Watch Through Saturday

Entire Area Under Flood Watch Through Saturday

After a wild round of thunderstorms Tuesday, Wednesday and much of the day Thursday were quiet with only small pockets of light rain falling around the region. It is expected that heavy rain and thunderstorms will begin filtering into the Houston area late this afternoon and early into the evening with plenty of rain overnight and into the early morning hours. The entire region is forecast to receive between 5 and 8 inches of rain…

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List: School cancellations, graduation postponements Thursday ahead of possible severe weather

List: School cancellations, graduation postponements Thursday ahead of possible severe weather

We’re expecting flooding across the Houston area Thursday night. Houston-area schools are making adjustments to keep students out of harm’s way. Here are the changes we have so far: Spring ISD: Canceling after-school activities Aldine ISD: District activities concluding prior to 6 p.m. Klein ISD: Canceling after-school activities Crosby ISD: Canceling after-school activities Huffman ISD: Huffman High School and Huffman Middle School released at 1:30 p.m.; Huffman Elementary School and FRES released at 2:45 p.m….

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Diana Kennedy Collection: 'If Something Happened To Me, What Would Happen To All These Things?'

Diana Kennedy Collection: 'If Something Happened To Me, What Would Happen To All These Things?'

One of the largest collections of Mexican cookbooks in the nation recently received a donation of archives, letters, and rare Mexican cookbooks from a doyenne of traditional Mexican cuisine. Diana Kennedy has often been called the Julia Child of Mexican cooking. But she’s not a celebrity chef. Kennedy has spent over five decades traveling throughout Mexico to unearth the country’s unique cuisines and preserve them for posterity. Kennedy’s collection of 19th century cookbooks, personal papers…

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The Latest: Damage reported in Alabama amid tornado warnings

The Latest: Damage reported in Alabama amid tornado warnings

Updated 2:23 pm CDT, Thursday, May 9, 2019 BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on storms and flooding in the Midwest and Deep South (all times local): 1:35 p.m. Storms are dumping heavy rains and leaving a path of damage in the Deep South. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings Thursday as more than 5 inches of rain fell in parts of Mississippi. The downpours swelled streams and made driving difficult. Authorities say trees…

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5 sites you should have bookmarked to use when it floods

5 sites you should have bookmarked to use when it floods

HOUSTON – Like or not, flooding is a reality that many in Houston have to face far more often than anyone would expect. When it happens, it can be tricky to find reliable sources of real-time information so that you can make decisions.  All of the weather information here at Click2Houston.com is a great place to start. Our free KPRC2 News app and Frank’s Forecast app is also a great resource of information. There’s also several…

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Fort Bend County: Severe weather preparations underway

Fort Bend County: Severe weather preparations underway

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As severe weather takes aim again on Southeast Texas, officials and residents in Fort Bend County are preparing for the heavy rain and potential street flooding. Tuesday’s rains brought up to 10 inches of rain in some parts of the county. At one point Tuesday night, the city of Sugar Land said all main roads were impassable due to street flooding. Fort Bend County issued a disaster declaration Tuesday night….

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