What Houstonians Can Expect From Tropical Storm Nicholas – And How To Prepare

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It's all about Nicholas today.

Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to make landfall this evening near Matagorda Bay. It looks like it will travel Northeast along the Texas coast through Tuesday night.

City and county officials are asking Houston-area residents to hunker down by tonight.

Mayor Sylvester Turner said that while the worst is likely to come overnight, Houstonians should avoid areas prone to flooding starting this afternoon and remain indoors if possible.

What should you do right now to get ready?

What do we know about the storm's path and intensity?

Today, local meteorologists are here with the latest. Plus, we also get updates on potential impacts to power, local grocery store shelves and flooding along coastal counties.

Guests:

Frank Billingsley

• Chief meteorologist, KPRC Channel 2

Eric Berger

• Meteorologist and managing editor for Space City Weather

Lisa Helfman

• HEB's director of Public Affairs

• Director of Distribution Operations, CenterPoint Energy

Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day’s most important and pressing issues.

Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

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