Flash Flood Warning Issued For Harris County

Flash Flood Warning Issued For Harris County

There’s a flash flood warning for Harris County until 3:45 p.m. CT Monday, May 24, 2021. Houston’s National Weather Service on Monday declared a flash flood warning through 3:45 p.m. CT across much of Harris County, including most of Houston, Atascosita, Channelview amid days of heavy rainfall. The NWS in League City has also issued a general flood advisory for the region. Parts of Interstate 45 near North Main Street and near Beltway 8 took…

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Flash Flood Warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 3:45 p.m.

Flash Flood Warning for Harris, Montgomery counties until 3:45 p.m.

It’s rained 17 out of the last 24 days so the ground is very saturated and we’ve already seen some traffic nightmares around Houston. HOUSTON — Thunderstorms are rolling through the area bringing heavy rain and some traffic headaches. As of 12:45 p.m. — A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Harris and Montgomery counties until 3:45 p.m.; all area counties remain under a Flash Flood Watch until 9 p.m. There are already flooded roadways…

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Biden doubling spending to prepare for hurricanes, storms

Biden doubling spending to prepare for hurricanes, storms

Storm debris in Wilmington from Hurricane Isaias on August 4, 2020. (Photo: WWAY) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s doubling U.S. emergency spending to help communities prepare for hurricanes and other extreme weather events. Biden traveled to FEMA headquarters in Washington on Monday to get an update on preparations for the hurricane season. – Advertisement – The $1 billion in U.S. emergency spending is a small fraction of what the U.S. spends on…

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Flash Flood Watch for multiple counties until 9 p.m. as more rain moves in

Flash Flood Watch for multiple counties until 9 p.m. as more rain moves in

It’s rained 18 out of the last 24 days so the ground is very saturated and it won’t take much for ponding to form on our roadways. HOUSTON — Keep the umbrella handy again today. We are starting the day wet and will end the day wet. There’s a 70 percent change of rain throughout the day, with temperatures staying in the 70s. It’s rained 18 out of the last 24 days so the ground…

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Flash Flood Watch for multiple counties until 9 p.m. Monday as more rain moves in

Flash Flood Watch for multiple counties until 9 p.m. Monday as more rain moves in

The ground is very saturated, so it won’t take much for ponding to form on our roadways. HOUSTON — Keep the umbrella handy again today. Starting the day wet and end the day wet. There’s a 70 percent change of rain throughout the day, with temperatures staying in the 70s. Flash Flood Watch A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Austin, Coastal Brazoria, Fort Bend, Grimes, Inland Brazoria, Inland Harris, Montgomery, Waller…

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Flash Flood Watch is in effect for southeast counties until Monday evening

Flash Flood Watch is in effect for southeast counties until Monday evening

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. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for southeast counties through Monday evening as the work week starts with more wet weather. The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the SE. Chances for storms for the eastern half of the area. pic.twitter.com/8QzDPK1ZCz — NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 24,…

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Hurricane 101: What is a hurricane?

Hurricane 101: What is a hurricane?

Hurricane season officially begins June 1. Are you prepared? HOUSTON — June 1 marks the officials start of hurricane season. And as we pack those emergency kits and restock the pantry with can goods, it’s the perfect time to review our Hurricane 101 knowledge. First, a quick reminder of what makes a hurricane. According to the national weather service, a hurricane is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or greater. Our…

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Preparing For Hurricane Season (May 24, 2021)

Preparing For Hurricane Season (May 24, 2021)

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Monday’s Houston Matters: Houston missed out on major flooding last week thanks to a fast-moving weather system, but we could be in for another week of heavy showers. We talk through what we can expect this week and how to prepare for the fast-approaching Hurricane season. Also this hour: Diversity in the workplace –…

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Kure Beach held information sessions for residents to prep residents for hurricane season

Kure Beach held information sessions for residents to prep residents for hurricane season

(Photo: WWAY) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The town of Kure Beach held hurricane information sessions, hoping to help prep residents for the soon approaching hurricane season. Two sessions were held at town hall on Friday and Saturday, and were led by the Mayor Pro Tem, David Heglar. The sessions detailed what to do in case evacuation is needed, where to take shelter, and how to plan in case you choose not to evacuate….

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What's in a name? A look at the 'A' names of the 2021 hurricane season

What's in a name? A look at the 'A' names of the 2021 hurricane season

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season started with Ana on May 22. We look back at the most powerful A-named storms and some other interesting A-name facts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Brief History: Every hurricane season will start with an ‘A’ named storm, that alternates between a male and a female name, but it wasn’t always like that. Names were first used for hurricanes starting in 1950 where the first ‘A’ name was Able. This name…

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Hurricane Season: The 'A' Names

Hurricane Season: The 'A' Names

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season started with Ana on May 22. We look back at the most powerful A-named storms and some other interesting A-name facts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Brief History: Every hurricane season will start with an ‘A’ named storm, that alternates between a male and a female name, but it wasn’t always like that. Names were first used for hurricanes starting in 1950 where the first ‘A’ name was Able. This name…

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Ana now a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda

Ana now a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s official — we have the first named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Subtropical Storm Ana formed Saturday morning near Bermuda, according to the National Hurricane Center. This is the seventh year in a row a storm has developed in the Atlantic basin ahead of the official start of hurricane season, which is June 1. The storm that kicked off this streak in 2015 was, coincidentally, Tropical Storm Ana….

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'It's not right:' Off-balanced officiating leaves Carolina Hurricanes frustrated after Game 3

'It's not right:' Off-balanced officiating leaves Carolina Hurricanes frustrated after Game 3

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes are off Saturday after a double-overtime loss last night in Nashville – the first loss of the season leaving the team more mad than upset due to the off-balanced officiating. “We played our butts off,” said Hurricanes head coach, Rod Brind’Amour. “We played great, we played hard, we’re playing a great team. We’re in a battle. Nashville’s a phenomenal team. But we’re also fighting the refs. That’s plain…

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Subtropical Storm Ana develops near Bermuda, not a threat to US

Subtropical Storm Ana develops near Bermuda, not a threat to US

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s official — we have the first named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Subtropical Storm Ana formed Saturday morning near Bermuda, according to the National Hurricane Center. This is the seventh year in a row a storm has developed in the Atlantic basin ahead of the official start of hurricane season, which is June 1. The storm that kicked off this streak in 2015 was, coincidentally, Tropical Storm Ana….

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