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The science behind Texas-sized hail

Posted on May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Hail is a regular occurrence here, but it also holds a lot of mystery. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is famous for its thunderstorms. And many times, those thunderstorms have a risk of hail. Most times when hail falls, it’s no big deal. But other times, hail can be downright destructive. Hail is a pretty regular occurrence around Austin. But to a non-meteorologist, it holds a lot of mystery. Does every thunderstorm have hail? How does…

Gov. Abbott escalates state readiness to Level II as Texas prepares for severe weather, more flooding over next few days

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Abbott said the action will ensure a quick response as the state mobilizes emergency response resources that Texans need to stay safe. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to escalate storm preparations as severe weather and flooding threats ramp up again over the next several days. TDEM increased the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II. Abbott said the action will ensure…

Decayed power pole sparked the largest wildfire in state history, Texas House committee confirms

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — A decayed utility pole that broke, causing the power line to fall on dry grass in the Texas Panhandle, sparked the state’s largest wildfire in history, a Texas House committee confirmed Wednesday. And other poorly maintained power equipment sparked four additional fires across the region earlier this year, the committee said….

Flood Watch issued for San Antonio and surrounding areas

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A Flood Watch has been issued for San Antonio and surrounding areas until Thursday morning. The Flood Watch applies to Bexar, Comal, Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Gonzales, and Wilson Counties. The watch goes until Thursday at 7 a.m. See map below for full coverage area. A Flood Watch…

Weekend storm damage caused by two confirmed tornadoes in Central Texas

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Tornado activity is common in Texas this time of year, but “decaying” El Niño can also be to blame. MANOR, Texas — Some Texans are still picking up the pieces after severe storms led to two confirmed tornadoes over the weekend. Sunday morning started with an EF-1 tornado ripping through parts of Manor and the ShawdowGlen area for nearly five miles, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Officials said the tornado had estimated peak…

Weekend storm damage caused by 2 confirmed tornadoes in Central Texas

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Major flooding along part of San Jacinto River expected to continue

Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

More rain is on the way Thursday morning that could add to the flooding. HOUSTON — The rain from Sunday night into Monday morning is over, but the runoff continues downstream. And more rain is expected Thursday morning. A Flood Warning for the Trinity River in Liberty County continues as water continues to be released from the Lake Livingston dam. The river is expected to crest on Saturday, reaching a level it hasn’t seen since…

Polk County residents evacuate from Trinity River flooding

Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Residents of Polk County who live along the Trinity River were told to evacuate yesterday after a series of heavy rains. Polk County is a rural area situated northeast of Houston. The Trinity’s flow there is regulated by the Lake Livingston dam. But so much water was being released from the lake into the Trinity that it flooded some low-lying areas, making roads impassable and forcing some folks from their homes. Melissa Gates, Polk County’s liaison…

Large hail, tornado threat continues to plague Texas

Posted on April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Cloudy sky view off of UTSA Boulevard and Vance Jackson in San Antonio. Candice Avila-Garcia As stalled weather pattern lingers over the Lone Star State and a cold front moves its way across Texas later this week, several cities across the state are slated to see thunderstorms which could become severe storms. Springtime brings some of the most intense weather to Texas historically, and so far this season has lived up to that expectation. According to…

Manor residents cleaning up storm damage after confirmed tornado Sunday morning

Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The confirmed tornado had estimated peak winds of 110 miles per hour and ripped across Manor for nearly five miles. MANOR, Texas — Editor’s note: The above video aired before the tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service. Some Central Texas residents are still cleaning up damage from a round of storms that rolled through Central Texas on Sunday. The National Weather Service confirmed the damage came from an EF-1 tornado in Manor. Along…

Conroe police officer critically injured after tornado destroys Trinity County home

Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CONROE, Texas — A veteran Conroe police officer was left fighting for his life after a tornado touched down in Trinity County Sunday night. Lieutenant James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife were at their property near Trinity when the tornado hit. Their mobile home was destroyed and Waller was critically injured. As of Monday, he remained in the hospital. According to the Conroe Police Department, Waller will need multiple surgeries and he’s looking at a…

EF-1 tornado struck Rock Creek subdivision in Trinity County, National Weather Service says

Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The tornado touched down during the severe weather that moved through the area on Sunday, April 28, 2024. TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado ripped through Trinity County during severe weather on Sunday, April 28. The tornado primarily struck the Rock Creek subdivision, which sits between the Trinity River and FM356. An EF-1 tornado is classified as a weak tornado with winds between 86 to 110mph. Conroe Police Department Lt….

Conroe police officer critically injured when tornado hit Trinity County home

Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CONROE, Texas — A veteran Conroe police officer was left fighting for his life after strong storms moved through Trinity County Sunday night. Lieutenant James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife were at their property in Trinity County when a suspected tornado hit. Their house was destroyed and Waller was critically injured. As of Monday, he remained in the hospital. According to the Conroe Police Department, Waller will need multiple surgeries and he’s looking at a…

Conroe police officer critically injured when suspected tornado hit Trinity County property

Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

CONROE, Texas — A veteran Conroe police officer was left fighting for his life after strong storms battered moved through Trinity County Sunday night. Lieutenant James “Jimmy” Waller and his wife were at their property in Trinity County when the suspected tornado hit. Their house was destroyed and Waller was critically injured. As of Monday, he remained in the hospital. According to the Conroe Police Department, Waller will need multiple surgeries and he’s looking at…

Photos, videos | Heavy rain falls across the Houston area flooding roads, causing damage

Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Viewers shared pictures and KHOU 11 captured some of the aftermath of the strong storms that left roads flooded, trees down and some houses damaged. Check out some of the photos and videos below. The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office posted video to Facebook of a home that was destroyed in the storms. Minor injuries were reported. See the full video here. This photo from Alan Beck in Baytown shows water almost up to the front…

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