Houston-area school closures: Districts dismissing early Tuesday due to severe weather threat

Houston-area school closures: Districts dismissing early Tuesday due to severe weather threat

So far, one school district is dismissing students early because of Tuesday’s severe weather threat. HOUSTON — Showers, storms, strong winds and even isolated tornadoes are expected Tuesday across the Houston area as a cold front pushes through.  The strongest storms should be in our area between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. At least one school district has decided to let students go home early in anticipation of the severe weather. Early dismissals on Jan….

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LIVE UPDATES: Severe weather could spawn tornadoes, lead to flooding in Houston area

LIVE UPDATES: Severe weather could spawn tornadoes, lead to flooding in Houston area

Some areas could see heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with isolated areas getting more than 6 inches possibly. HOUSTON — Severe weather is expected today with a chance for strong winds, tornadoes, and potential flooding across the Houston area.  Stay weather smart today. Get the KHOU 11 app to get alerts when severe weather watches and warnings are issued for your part of town. And we’ll be live throughout the day on KHOU 11+,…

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Cape Fear receives most rain since Hurricane Ian

Cape Fear receives most rain since Hurricane Ian

6 minutes ago The Cape Fear received a much needed rainfall event over the weekend (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A much-needed widespread rain fell on Sunday across the entire Cape Fear. All of southeastern North Carolina received over an inch of rain, with Wilmington recording 1.79″ from the event. Southport received the most officially-recorded rainfall, with over two inches falling, according to the National Weather Service. The rain should help put a dent…

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Recovering boats left derelict by Hurricane Ian

Recovering boats left derelict by Hurricane Ian

Staci Stevens’ boat business in St. James City, Florida, went from recreational to recovery after Hurricane Ian crashed onshore in late September. Now, the only fishing being done is by cranes fishing badly-damaged boats out of her marina, which has become a boat emergency room. Florida’s Fish & Wildlife Commission says there are more than 700 derelict boats along the Gulf Coast, but only two-thirds have been removed. Correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.

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'We’re basically homeless' | Seniors evacuated after flooding still in limbo with no future housing options nailed down

Nilka McDonald has lived at the Magnolia Senior Apartments for about three years. Now, the place she said the place she called home is destroyed. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dozens of Magnolia Senior Apartments residents are still in limbo after a busted pipe and flooding forced them out of their homes Christmas weekend. Displaced and with hotel fees covered through the end of the month, the big question is what’s next? For weeks, these seniors have…

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State adds new leader at agency in charge of hurricane help

State adds new leader at agency in charge of hurricane help

RALEIGH, N.C. — A shakeup in leadership at the state agency in charge of helping hurricane Florence and Matthew victims get back into their homes.  This is happening one month after our latest WRAL Documentary, “Aftermath” exposed some of the problems and delays at the agency. We know a new leader is being added to ReBuild N-C, But there are still a lot of questions about who ordered this change and what it means for…

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Biden visits California after severe weather slams state

Biden visits California after severe weather slams state

President Joe Biden is heading to California on Wednesday afternoon to survey the damage from weeks of intense storms in the region. It comes as the U.S. hits its debt ceiling. Meanwhile, rumors swirl that Biden will announce his reelection bid next month. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the day’s headline out of the nation’s capital.

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Here are some tips for how to protect your home from a wildfire

Here are some tips for how to protect your home from a wildfire

Flying embers are the greatest threat to homes. Cleaning the gutters and the roof of your home can help prevent a tragedy. AUSTIN, Texas — This week, the Central Texas region is at an increased risk of wildfire. While chances have decreased, it’s a good time to remind you how to take an active approach to wildfire prevention.  According to Alex Bergenzer with the Texas A&M Forest Service, flying embers are the greatest threat to…

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Biden to get first-hand look at California storm damage: CBS News Flash Jan. 19, 2023

Biden to get first-hand look at California storm damage: CBS News Flash Jan. 19, 2023

President Biden will survey the storm damage on California’s Central Coast today. At least 20 people were killed in the “atmospheric river” storms. House lawmakers must agree on raising the national debt ceiling — or the U.S. “could” default on its debt for the first time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns. And New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down next month, after recent polls put her party “behind” its conservative rivals.

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Biden to tour California storm damage, see recovery efforts

Biden to tour California storm damage, see recovery efforts

Biden has already approved a major disaster declaration for the state, freeing up additional federal resources for recovery efforts. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to tour damage and be briefed on recovery efforts after devastating storms hit California in recent weeks, killing at least 20 people and causing destruction across 41 of the state’s 58 counties. The president, accompanied by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state and local officials,…

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Jan. 18 marks one year since the start of a Bastrop County wildfire that burned more than 800 acres

Jan. 18 marks one year since the start of a Bastrop County wildfire that burned more than 800 acres

The Rolling Pines Fire, which officials believe started as a prescribed burn, led the Texas Parks and Wildlife to adopt more protocols for such burns. BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — Wednesday, Jan. 18, marks one year since a wildfire at Bastrop State Park burned through more than 800 acres of land.  The Rolling Pines Fire started on Jan. 18, 2022, and was declared 100% contained on Jan. 24. The fire forced hundreds of families to evacuate…

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Tornado Watch issued for several Houston area counties

Tornado Watch issued for several Houston area counties

Get ready to bust the sweaters and jackets back out for a long stretch of chilly weather Author: KHOU 11 Staff, David Paul, Pat Cavlin, Chita Craft, Kim Castro, Tim Pandajis Published: 4:11 PM CST November 21, 2022 Updated: 9:20 AM CST January 18, 2023 HOUSTON — A Tornado Watch has been issued for San Jacinto, Polk and Walker counties until 4 p.m. today.  Our cold front is arriving today. A few showers early and…

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4th arrest made in death of Florence man allegedly kidnapped, held in dog kennel

4th arrest made in death of Florence man allegedly kidnapped, held in dog kennel

A fourth person has been charged after a Florence man was allegedly shot after being kidnapped and held inside a dog kennel last year. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said Brittany Nichol Caraway was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping in the death of Trey Lee Montrose. She was booked into the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center after her arrest Tuesday. Kelly-Hines’ arrest follows the announcement that three other suspects, Charles Book, charged on…

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