Hurricane Laura
After Laura, Learning How To Recover From A Hurricane During A Pandemic
Posted on · Normal protocols for hurricane evacuation, aid distribution and recovery have been upended by the threat of the coronavirus.
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Weather
Harris County Commissioner Warns Storm Surge Could Cripple Houston’s Ship Channel
Posted on · Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia said the Ike Dike alone, when or if it’s built, wouldn’t be enough to guard against the effects of a direct hit from a hurricane.
Hurricane Laura
PHOTOS: Some Damage, But Mostly Relief As Hurricane Laura Passes Through Texas
Posted on · The Category 4 storm had threatened the Texas-Louisiana coast all week. But the storm spared Greater Houston and most of Southeast Texas after its last-minute turn east.
Hurricane Laura
Before Big Convention Speech, Trump Visits FEMA For Storm Briefing
Posted on · Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.
Hurricane Laura
Texas Governor Says State Avoided The Worst Of Laura’s Destruction
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday the impact of Hurricane Laura "could've been much worse," noting that storm surge was much less severe than projected.
Hurricane Laura
UPDATE: Chemical Fire Burns At BioLab Inc. Near Lake Charles In Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura
Posted on · The plant complex makes chlorine for swimming pools.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: The Latest Updates On Hurricane Laura (Aug. 27, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Hurricane Laura's impact on Houston, Beaumont, and surrounding areas, how to assess storm damage on your property, and the weather complicates pandemic recovery efforts.
Hurricane Laura
Austin To Shelter Hurricane Laura Evacuees In Convention Center As Set-Aside Hotel Rooms Fill Up
Posted on · The shelter should open either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
Hurricane Laura
Elevated Homes, Prime Parking Spots: Galveston Bay Communities Go Into Hurricane Laura Prep Mode
Posted on · In Kemah and surrounding Galveston Bay areas, residents are used to storm surge.
Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura Is Forcing Texans To Evacuate. But Some Say They Can’t Afford To Leave
Posted on · Local officials in Texas and Louisiana have asked hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate as Hurricane Laura headed for the Gulf Coast. But some residents say they can't afford to leave.
Hurricane Laura
Galveston Could Miss Brunt Of Hurricane Laura, But The Island City Isn’t Taking Chances
Posted on · The hurricane is expected to grow to a Category 4, landing east of Galveston. But a last-minute turn could be devastating.
Hurricane Laura
Laura Now Forecast To Be A Catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane
Posted on · The National Hurricane Center says Laura's top sustained winds are near 115 mph with higher gusts.
Houston
2 Hurricanes Could Form In Gulf Of Mexico Next Week — An Apparent First
Posted on · One storm is currently forecast to hit near the Texas-Louisiana border; the other could reach the Florida Panhandle. Two hurricanes hitting the Gulf at once would be unprecedented, experts say.
Weather
Hurricane Lashes Mexico’s Baja, New Storms Form In Atlantic
Posted on · Both new tropical depressions could be on tracks toward the United States.
In-Depth
What If Houston Floods During The Pandemic?
Posted on · Coronavirus would complicate both rescue efforts during a flood and recovery afterwards