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A New Climate Assesment Says Texas Is Getting Hotter, Drier And More Flood-Prone.

Posted on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Friday, while millions of Americans recovered at home from Turkey-induced torpors, the Trump administration released a report on climate change that forecasts a grim future for Texas. The National Climate Assessment found the state could face thousands of deaths and billions in property damage as a result of climate patterns linked to greenhouse gas emissions. The report from the United States Global Change Research Program discusses climate change not as threats existing on the horizon…

Federal Report: Hurricane Harvey Was A Climate Change Harbinger

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Car submerged in water near Cypress Creek in Houston, on Aug. 29, 2017 Texas should brace for more — and worse — Hurricane Harveys, according to a major scientific report made public on Friday by the Trump administration. Based on the research of hundreds of government and academic scientists, including several in Texas, the 1,656-page appraisal warns that Harvey and other recent extreme weather events are harbingers of climate change. Absent swift action to slash…

What You Need To Know About The New U.S. Climate Assessment

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The Trump administration released a major climate assessment on Black Friday, the culmination of years of research by the country’s top climate scientists. It’s well over 1,000 pages and touches on a daunting range of topics. President Trump said Monday that he’s read parts of it. “It’s fine,” he told reporters at the White House, although he said he doesn’t believe the report’s assessment that climate change will cause devastating economic impacts for the U.S….

Decades After Clashing With The Klan, A Thriving Vietnamese Community In Texas

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

When Vietnamese refugees first settled in the coastal town of Seadrift, Texas, they encountered prejudice and resentment from some of the locals. It culminated on Nov. 25, 1979, when the Ku Klux Klan came to the fishing village. They menaced the Vietnamese fishermen who were competing with native white fishermen and told them to get off the water and get out of town. This was part of the hostile reception given to some of the…

Driver crashes into fire hydrant, sparks street flooding after Houston police chase

Posted on November 25, 2018November 25, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

A police chase ended with a crash and a broken fire hydrant early Sunday near Chimney Rock. A police chase ended with a crash and a broken fire hydrant early Sunday near Chimney Rock. Photo: Metro Video Photo: Metro Video Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 A police chase ended with a crash and a broken fire hydrant early Sunday near Chimney Rock. A police chase ended with a crash…

Climate change report

Posted on November 25, 2018November 25, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – This week’s panel: Warren Fawcett- eastside conservative, Nyanza Moore – progressive commentator and Houston attorney, David Balat – Republican, former congressional candidate, Tony Diaz- Chicano educator and activist, Tomaro Bell – Super Neighborhood leader, Bill King – businessman, columnist and former Kemah Mayor, react to the recent climate change report from 13 different U.S. agencies. WASHINGTON (AP) – As California’s catastrophic wildfires recede and people rebuild after two hurricanes, a massive…

Water Symposium Addresses the Future of Flooding in Texas

Posted on November 25, 2018November 25, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

One month after the destructive flooding of Texas Hill Country rivers led to multiple deaths and tens of millions of dollars in property damage, scientists, regional water management leaders, and academics are still weighing the consequences and the prospect of future severe weather events in Texas. The frequency and severity of weather events ranging from the recent flooding along the Llano, Colorado, Trinity, and Blanco rivers, as well as devastating flooding from Hurricane Harvey, have…

Fires, floods and other disasters await new governors

Posted on November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

FILE – In this Nov. 17, 2018 file photo, President Donald Trump talks with from left, Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, as California Gov. Jerry Brown, walks at right during a visit to a neighborhood destroyed by the Camp wildfire in Paradise, Calif. For US governors, including those taking office early next year, fires, floods and other climate-related emergencies could become top policy concerns. During his campaign, Newsom said the state needs to be more aggressive in…

Federal report: Hurricane Harvey was a climate change harbinger

Posted on November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Texas should brace for more — and worse — Hurricane Harveys, according to a major scientific report made public on Friday by the Trump administration. Based on the research of hundreds of government and academic scientists, including several in Texas, the 1,656-page appraisal warns that Harvey and other recent extreme weather events are harbingers of climate change. Absent swift action to slash carbon emissions, the report says, the warming trend will have an even more…

Government report acknowledges Hurricane Harvey made worse by climate change

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

A new federal climate change report says Harvey’s rainfall was worsened by climate change. A new federal climate change report says Harvey’s rainfall was worsened by climate change. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images Image 1 of / 63 Caption Close Image 1 of 63 A new federal climate change report says Harvey’s rainfall was worsened by climate change. A new federal climate change report says Harvey’s rainfall was worsened by climate change….

Climate Change Is Already Hurting U.S. Communities, Federal Report Says

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Climate change is already causing more frequent and severe weather across the U.S., and the country is poised to suffer massive damage to infrastructure, ecosystems, health and the economy if global warming is allowed to continue, according to the most comprehensive federal climate report to date. The fourth National Climate Assessment is the culmination of years of research and analysis by hundreds of top climate scientists in the country. The massive report details the many…

Mattress Mack hosts Thanksgiving Day feast

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Mattress Mack hosted a free community lunch at Gallery Furniture’s flagship store in North Houston Thursday afternoon. This is the second year in a row Gallery Furniture has hosted a community-wide Thanksgiving Day feast. According to Mattress Mack, the store used to do this years ago but they decided to bring it back last year to help out families devastated by Hurricane Harvey. With music blasting and lines wrapped around the parking lot, more…

200 volunteers serve 500 in need

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The day started on the serving line at Meals on Wheels. The kitchen staff worked through 95 pounds of turkey, 135 pounds of dressing and 125 pounds of vegetables. Each plate was sealed and staged for delivery. The organization has about 500 clients; mostly older adults and individuals with disabilities according to CEO Adam Hauser. “We have a very fast growing aging population so the demand for our serves is increasing, exponentially,” said Hauser. Hauser…

Water main break causes street flooding near Galleria

Posted on November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – Anyone trying to drive through the Galleria area is going to experience some high water issues. According to city officials, a water main break near Richmond Avenue and Newcastle Drive is causing some flooding in the area. Despite the water, cars are able to move through the area slowly. However, as more people start to head out, there could be some traffic issues. City officials said they are on holiday schedule, but they…

Houston-area firefighters return from California

Posted on November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

After about a week helping battle the deadly wildfires in California, firefighters from all over the Houston and Galveston area are home. “I’m really honored to be part of it and be able to go and help,” said Captain Randy Tauch with Forest Bend Fire Department. “It was hard to leave because there was still more work to be done but it’s nice to be home for the holidays. But if they call us back we’ll definitely go…

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