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How a tropical storm led to the wettest July at the Austin airport

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Claudette is widely remembered as one of the wettest tropical systems ever to hit Texas, and Austin was no exception. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s no secret that Central Texas had a well above-average July when it came to precipitation this year. Both main reporting sites – Camp Mabry and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – recorded well over their respective average rainfall of 1.96 inches and 2.16 inches, respectively. The airport had a rogue heavy…

Tropical Storm warnings issued for Florida as disturbance moves over Cuba

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Potential Tropical Cyclone Four likely to take on the name Debby as it heads toward Florida HOUSTON — Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is a tropical wave drifting across Cuba has been highlighted by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for potential development. The disturbance now has a 90% chance of development into a tropical depression within the next seven days. If it does become a tropical storm, it will take on the name Debby. The tropical…

Unregulated oilfield power lines are suspected of sparking Texas wildfires

Posted on August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. When a spate of wildfires tore across the Texas Panhandle in February and scorched 20,000 acres of Craig Cowden’s ranch near…

City of Taylor looking at ways to prevent flooding

Posted on July 31, 2024August 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Taylor is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar flood prevention plan. The project calls improvements to a north Taylor neighborhood prone to flooding. Daniel Seguin, the communications director for the city of Taylor, said the city is looking at $11 million for flood prevention improvements. One of the locations in the plan is near Drake Lane and Donna Drive. “The Donna Channel project is going to create a detention pond…

City of Taylor's new flood plan aims to protect neighborhood with history of flooding

Posted on July 31, 2024August 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Houston Humane Society needs help to recover from Hurricane Beryl

Posted on July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Beryl left behind a lot of damage at the Humane Society’s southwest Houston property, including uprooted trees, downed fences and shattered glass. HOUSTON — It’s been three weeks since Beryl slammed the Houston area as a Category 1 hurricane and caused extensive damage. The Houston Humane Society is still trying to recover from the natural disaster while caring for hundreds of homeless animals. “Even before the storm, we were operating at full capacity,” shelter director Aaron…

Texas Senate committee looks at Centerpoint response to Hurricane Beryl

Posted on July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Since the storm, Centerpoint has apologized to customers and rolled out a $2 billion “resiliency plan” that includes things like using stronger power poles. AUSTIN, Texas — In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area were without power for days. On Monday, state lawmakers in Austin looked at how to keep it from happening again. A hearing at the Texas Capitol centered around energy company Centerpoint’s handling of…

California wildfire continues to burn as firefight looks to take advantage of cooler weather

Posted on July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The fire is now at more than 348,000 acres. Fire crews hope Saturday’s cooler weather will help. BUTTE COUNTY, Calif — The Park Fire continued spreading overnight northeast of Chico with evacuations in both Butte and Tehama counties Friday. Cal Fire said the fire is at about 348,000 acres and not any containment as of Saturday morning. The fire stood at 480 square miles and was moving quickly north and east after igniting Wednesday when authorities…

Even light rain causing flash flooding issues on Houston's north side

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

Flash flooding sweeps through yet again, leaving drivers stranded and roads impassable. HOUSTON — Community members said light rain flooded ditches on Friday, and with so much new construction, the water doesn’t move like it used to. They said there’s a never-ending fear of what the next rain brings. The water-swollen ditches in Acres Homes are an unfortunate, but regular, part of the scenery. And it’s just about too much to take. “You get knocked…

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

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