Houston Matters
Houston gardeners: Wait just a little longer for your fall planting
Posted on · The Garden Club of Houston's Meg Tapp advises holding off a few more weeks before planting.
Tag: Houston weather
Weather
Tropical disturbance could bring ‘brief’ relief, rain to Houston area, meteorologist says
Posted on · “If we do get some rain, it will probably in the 80’s or 90’s again and humid,” said Lanza. “Any relief we get from this will be very brief.”
Weather
Katy issues mandatory water restrictions for second consecutive summer as hot, dry weather persists
Posted on · Residents and businesses in the fast-growing suburb west of Houston are limited to watering their landscapes twice per week until further notice, with violators subject to fines or having their water turned off by the city.
Weather
Saharan dust will make its way into Houston this week, reducing air quality throughout region
Posted on · Experts say Houston's air quality will likely take a hit due to a "moderate" amount of harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere.
Weather
Houston region sees third heat-related death of 2023 as 89-year-old man collapses outside
Posted on · Hyperthermia was a contributing cause of death for Webster resident William Toomey, who died last Friday. There were at least two heat-related deaths in the Houston area in June.
Weather
Ben Taub Hospital sees slight uptick in Houston-area patients with heat exhaustion
Posted on · Hospital workers say there have been no patients who have died from heat-related illness so far, but there has been an increase in dehydration, fatigue and heat exhaustion.
Weather
Tropical Storm Bret unlikely to cause problems for Houston region, meteorologist says
Posted on · Weather watchers say it's unusual for a tropical storm to form this far out in the Atlantic this early in hurricane season, given that waters are usually still too cool.
Weather
Houston region sees more excessive heat warnings issued through Tuesday
Posted on · The heat index value for Monday and Tuesday during the later afternoon hours will be near 115 degrees.
Weather
Heat-related illnesses tend to spike late in summer, medical expert says
Posted on · Several factors increase one’s risk for heat-related illness, including very young or old age, pregnancy, being on new medications or alcohol and drug use.
Climate Change
Houston summers are getting hotter and more extreme, data shows
Posted on · Average summertime temperatures in Houston were 4.2 degrees hotter in 2022 than they were in 1970, according to data released recently by nonprofit organization Climate Central.
Weather
Houston weather: Region bracing for multiple 100-degree days as summer arrives early
Posted on · High temperatures in the triple digits are forecasted for Friday through Sunday, with the potential for heat indexes above 100 every day this week. There is little chance for rain.
Weather
Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week
Posted on · There is currently just a slight risk of excessive rainfall today, after several inches dropped over the weekend.
Weather
More storms expected late Thursday into Friday morning across Greater Houston
Posted on · There were several reports of ping pong ball sized hail in West Houston, specifically in the Katy and Cinco Ranch area, late Wednesday.
Weather
Houston weather: rain expected to bring cooler temps after record-breaking heat
Posted on · The forecasted high temperature for Monday makes it the hottest April 3 ever in Houston. The city's previous record for this date was 87 in 2006.
Weather
Springtime in Houston likely to be warmer than usual in 2023, NOAA forecasters predict
Posted on · Much of Texas and the southeastern United States also have high likelihoods of experiencing hotter-than-usual springs, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.