August in Houston concludes with milder weather, no named tropical storms entire month

August in Houston concludes with milder weather, no named tropical storms entire month

The downtown Houston skyline. August 2022 was an anomaly in the Houston area, with milder than usual temperatures and no named tropical storms for the region to worry about. This August was the mildest August in 30 years, according to Eric Berger with Space City Weather. August was one and three degrees cooler than June and July, respectively. “It did feel better because we had lots of clouds and rain and that kept the daytime…

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Over a week after heavy rain and flooding, trash continues to clog Austin's waterways

Over a week after heavy rain and flooding, trash continues to clog Austin's waterways

Austin’s Watershed Protection Department said when it rains, things get dragged off people’s balconies and front yards, ending up in our creeks and later our lakes. AUSTIN, Texas — With all the recent rain and flooding, an increased amount of trash has been pushed into Austin’s creeks.  “The large flood events do bring things off the landscape,” said Andrew Clamann, City of Austin Watershed Protection Department environmental scientist, “from everybody’s parking lots, front yards and…

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August hasn't been this devoid of tropical storms since 1997. Is hurricane season over?

August hasn't been this devoid of tropical storms since 1997. Is hurricane season over?

Hurricane season 2022 had the quietest August for storms since 1997 News Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel Opinion “It’s been eerily quiet out there,” Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach told USA TODAY. There are three separate systems developing in the Atlantic as the calendar turns to September, the National Hurricane Center said. The peak of the hurricane season is typically around September 15. For the first time since 1997, not a single…

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Tropical Storm Danielle forms in the north Atlantic

Tropical Storm Danielle forms in the north Atlantic

There are two other areas in the tropics being watched by the National Hurricane Center, but none of them pose any threat to landmasses at this time. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Depression Five formed in the north Atlantic early Thursday morning and became Tropical Storm Danielle by the late morning hours. It is forecast to become our first hurricane of the 2022 season this week. There are two other areas in the tropics being watched…

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Tropical Storm Danielle forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Danielle forms in the Atlantic

September 1, 2022 Satellite image of Tropical Storm DanielleSatellite image of Tropical Storm Danielle (WWAY) – Tropical Storm Danielle has now formed in the northern Atlantic. This ends the 60 day streak without a named storm in the Atlantic basin. Maximum winds are currently at 40 miles-per-hour. It is however being forecasted to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2022 season. Danielle poses no threat to the U.S.

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Blinn Rallies To Tie Albion Hurricanes FC At Home

Blinn Rallies To Tie Albion Hurricanes FC At Home

The Buccaneers moved to 3-0-1 on the season. All of the goals in Wednesday’s non-conference match came in the second half after the two teams played to a stalemate through the first 45 minutes. Freshman forward David Garcia opened the scoring when he used an assist from freshman defender Joshua Hernandez-Gutierrez to put Blinn on the board in the 49th minute. Albion knotted the score in the 51st minute and took a 2-1 lead in the 72nd minute, but…

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Houston residents, former mayor reflect on Hurricane Katrina response 17 years later

Houston residents, former mayor reflect on Hurricane Katrina response 17 years later

More than 200,000 evacuees came to Houston shortly before and immediately after the storm and thousands chose to make the city their permanent home. HOUSTON — The music stopped 17 years ago this week. Hurricane Katrina brought devastation and death to New Orleans. More than 1,800 people died. Hundreds of thousands of evacuees sought refuge in Houston in the aftermath and many of them decided to make the city their permanent home. Their addition would…

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Long delayed replacement for tornado damaged fire station in Dallas opens, but it's temporary

Long delayed replacement for tornado damaged fire station in Dallas opens, but it's temporary

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Nearly three years after a tornado destroyed the old Preston Royal fire house, the neighborhood is getting a new one.   With just a tent for the fire truck and a mobile home for the firefighters, Temporary Fire Station 41 is intended, as its name suggests, to serve as a temporary home until a permanent station can be built. “Excited to be back in the area! I know our firefighters are,” said…

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Pakistan floods kills over 1,000 and leaves millions displaced

Pakistan floods kills over 1,000 and leaves millions displaced

PAKISTAN — Nearly a half million people crowded into camps after losing their homes in widespread flooding and the climate minister warned Monday that Pakistan is on the “front line” of the world’s climate crisis after unprecedented monsoon rains wracked the country since mid-June, killing more than 1,130 people. The rains stopped more than two days ago, and floods in some areas were receding. But Pakistanis in many parts of the country were still wading…

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Heavy rainfall, possible flooding stay on radar for San Antonio

Heavy rainfall, possible flooding stay on radar for San Antonio

News // Weather Isolated showers are anticipated throughout the day and could eventually lead to minor flooding Sye Bennefield Jr Aug. 30, 2022Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 2:21 p.m. The NWS anticipates isolated showers throughout the day that could eventually lead to minor flooding in San Antonio Bill Barfield/Getty Images The tried old adage of being careful what you ask for seems to be ringing loud and clear in the Alamo City as the National Weather Service…

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Forecast: Widespread showers and storms ongoing; localized flooding possible

Forecast: Widespread showers and storms ongoing; localized flooding possible

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. AUSTIN, Texas — **A Flood Advisory has been issued for portions of Bastrop and Caldwell counties until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. A Flood Advisory has been issued for portions of Travis and Williamson counties until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.** Grab your umbrella and rain jacket because, chances are, you might need them! We continue to track scattered to widespread showers and storms as we head into the…

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11-year-old boy dies after being swept into a storm drain during flash flood

11-year-old boy dies after being swept into a storm drain during flash flood

August 30, 2022 (Photo: MGN) (CNN) — An 11-year-old boy died after he fell into the water and was swept into a storm drain during a flash flood in northwest Arkansas Monday evening, according to police. An adult who tried to save the boy also was swept into the drain and was rescued, officials said. The boy drowned after he “accidentally fell into the water and the current swept him under,” Bentonville Police Corporal Adam McInnis said in…

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Forecast: Widespread rain likely Tuesday; localized flooding possible

Forecast: Widespread rain likely Tuesday; localized flooding possible

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 11:20 PM CDT August 29, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — Widespread rain and storms return to the forecast Tuesday, and the overall weather pattern will stay fairly unsettled through the rest of the week. Showers and storms will be possible as early as Tuesday morning, especially across the Hill Country. …

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Garland apartment tenants still dealing with flood damages a week later

Garland apartment tenants still dealing with flood damages a week later

GARLAND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – One week after devastating floods in some parts of North Texas, a few residents have been forced to continue living in deplorable conditions caused by all that water.  At least two families in Garland have been living for days with severe water damage that they said the landlord has not addressed. The family that lives in the unit and the one next door both had their ceilings collapse which led to…

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