Houston Matters
What Houston’s Economy Will Be Like Next Year (Dec. 9, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The economic forecast for 2021, our weekly political roundup, lessons from the recent hurricane season, and preserving Texans’ home movies.
Tag: noaa
Energy & Environment
How Hot Is Your Neighborhood? Houston To Map Temperature “Hot Spots” This Summer
Posted on · Past studies have shown temperatures can vary up to 20 degrees in one city -- and that low-income communities of color tend to bear the brunt of the heat.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: SpaceX Launch Delayed, And Forecasting Hurricane Season (May 28, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Weather delays the NASA/SpaceX launch, how hurricane forecasts are made, answers to your questions about wills, trusts, and estate planning, and the financial struggles theater organizations face.
Hurricane
A Guide To Hurricanes And Storm Prep For Houston Newcomers
Posted on · With hurricane season underway, here are some tips to stay safe.
Texas
Coming To A Gulf Of Mexico Near You: A ‘Dead Zone’ The Size Of Massachusetts
Posted on · An oxygen-sapping, fish-killing swath of algae is headed to the Texas coast this summer.
In-Depth
How Flood Control Officials Plan To Fix Area Floodplain Maps
Posted on · New topographic and predictive rainfall data means more people in Harris County will be mapped in floodplains.
News
Study: 100-Year Rain Events to Strike Texas More Frequently
Posted on · Findings released by NOAA can have wide-ranging implications in the Houston area
Houston Matters
Understanding How Hurricane Seasons Are Forecast
Posted on · How does NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predict how many storms we’re likely to see -- and are they usually right?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Forecasting Hurricane Season, And James Clapper (June 4, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how NOAA forecasts each hurricane season. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper talks about Russian interference in the 2016 election. And we get an update on Houston sports.
News
Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate Retired From List of Hurricane Names
Posted on · The World Meteorological Organization is replacing the four storm names
Hurricane Harvey
National Hurricane Center Confirms Harvey Was Heaviest Rainstorm In U.S. History
Posted on · The center’s post-storm analysis estimates Harvey caused about $125 billion in damage, making it America’s second-costliest tropical cyclone after Hurricane Katrina
Houston Matters
Coral Reefs In The Gulf Dodged Harvey’s Bullet – For Now
Posted on · Researchers are studying the Flower Garden Banks to see what effect Hurricane Harvey had on the coral reefs.
Weather
Caribbean Islands Begin Preparations For Hurricane Irma
Posted on · Islands at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea made preparations Sunday for approaching Hurricane Irma, a Category 3 storm that could threaten the area beginning Tuesday.
Energy & Environment
This Hurricane Season, New Maps Highlight Threats From Heavy Winds
Posted on · The maps show the “earliest reasonable arrival time” of tropical storm-force winds.
News
Forecasters Predict Above-Normal Hurricane Season
Posted on · NOAA's National Hurricane Center says a weak or non-existent El Nino points to a 45 percent chance of an above-normal season.