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Nueces County officials: Major flooding expected along parts of Nueces River

Posted on November 3, 2018November 4, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Nueces County residents along the Nueces River may lose access to their vehicles, officials warn.

City of Corpus Christi closes Labonte Park due to flooding from Nueces River

Posted on November 3, 2018November 4, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The park will remain closed until flood waters recede and is safe for public access, according to a release.

Texas oyster season opens

Posted on November 2, 2018November 3, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

GALVESTON, Texas (FOX 26) – The six-month long Texas oyster season has begun with signs of recovery after Hurricane Harvey. Most of Galveston Bay’s oyster reefs have been closed for more than a year. Much of the storm’s record-setting rainfall flowed into Galveston Bay. Fresh water is toxic to the oysters, and the runoff killed much of the bay’s population. Now, many of the state-designated oyster reefs have been reopened and dozens of boats circled the…

Why Immigration Reform Is Critical To The Texas Economy

Posted on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

From Texas Standard: According to the Department of Labor, it’s 1969 again, meaning unemployment now stands at 3.7 percent, with earnings up over the past year by more than 3 percent. That’s in part because, since March of this year, there have been more jobs than workers every single month. But low unemployment is an issue if you’re hiring staff for the holidays: where do you find the workers, and how do you keep the…

Police: Houston man helping with hurricane relief in Florida shoots, kills coworker

Posted on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

A Houston man was arrested in Florida after police say he fatally shot one of his coworkers while at a bus stop. According to authorities, Ledesma Vonzell Wooden, 24, and a few other Houstonians were in Florida to help with relief efforts in Panama City after Hurricane Michael swept through the area. On Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, Wooden and his coworkers were at a Greyhound Bus Station when Wooden pulled out a firearm and began…

In Governors' Elections This Year, Republicans Have A Lot To Lose

Posted on November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Over the past decade, Republicans have made historic gains on the state level. Heading into the election, they control two-thirds of the governors’ mansions. But this year the GOP is playing defense. In the two years since President Trump’s election, Democrats have found their energy. Party turnout during the primaries was high, and looking forward to the general election, Democrats could pick up more than a dozen gubernatorial seats and have the chance to become…

2 dead as storms fray nerves in hurricane-tossed Gulf Coast

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Jay Reeves, Associated Press Updated 4:18 pm CDT, Thursday, November 1, 2018 Cedric Watson, left, and Jadarrius Hunt strip branches from an oak tree that fell along side Watson’s aunt’s Natchez, Miss., house following a strong storm or possible tornado that hit the city early Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. The men decided rather than wait for a neighbor to bring a chain saw to help cut the 100-year oak, they would begin by hauling off the…

The Latest: Storms move through hurricane-ravaged area

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 3:00 pm CDT, Thursday, November 1, 2018 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on storms moving across the Deep South (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Storms moving along the Gulf Coast provided a scare to people living in parts of the Florida Panhandle hit by Hurricane Michael less than a month ago. Disaster centers helping with the recovery from Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle temporarily closed because of the threat, and authorities worried that…

Houston woman fatally shot while helping with Hurricane Michael recovery in Florida

Posted on November 1, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Updated 4:24 pm CDT, Thursday, November 1, 2018 PHOTOS: Houston woman helping with hurricane relief shot dead in Florida Ledesma Vonzell Wooden, 24, is accused of fatally shooting Houston resident Aija Hunter in Florida. Hunter and Wooden were both part of a group sent to Florida to help with the Hurricane Michael recovery effort. >>> See more scenes from Florida after the alleged murder less PHOTOS: Houston woman helping with hurricane relief…

Weather service confirms Halloween tornado touchdown in the Houston area

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Published 8:08 am CDT, Thursday, November 1, 2018 Photo: Facebook Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Image 1 of 18 PHOTOS: A look back at Houston’s memorial day flood The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touchdown in the Eagle Lake area on Wednesday evening. Surveyors were checking Thursday morning whether more tornadoes touched down in the area. >>> See how people reacted to the damage from one of America’s costliest…

Can't stop the party: Lone Star Rally to open on schedule despite storm damage

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

GALVESTON, Texas – Galveston is recovering from heavy overnight storms ahead of the Lone Star Rally, which will start on schedule Thursday. Tents and other items set up for the rally along the strand were destroyed or scattered during the storms and high winds Wednesday night as a cold front pushed through the area. One man who was there for the overnight storms described what the experience was like. “Our sign was blowing back and forth. I…

Flood advisory for five southeast Texas counties

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado Watch in effect east of Austin

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The weather on Wednesday’s Halloween afternoon is certainly not expected to be a treat. A Tornado Watch is in effect for counties east of Austin until 10 p.m. They include Caldwell, Bastrop, Milam, Lee and Fayette. A strong cold front will be sweeping through Central Texas early Wednesday evening and with it comes the chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Additionally, a few tornado sightings can’t be ruled out. Parents of trick-or-treaters need to be alert…

Tornado warning for 2 southeast Texas counties

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado Watch Issued For Areas East Of Austin Tonight. Here Are 8 Ways To Stay Ahead Of The Weather

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Severe weather is possible in Central Texas for this Halloween night. A tornado watch has been issued for counties east of Austin, including Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee and Fayette counties. To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of resources to turn to during severe weather. Google Crisis Map Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations. National Weather Service Radar And Emergency…

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