Houston Matters
Preparing for another hurricane season in Houston (June 1, 2022)
Posted on · With the start of another Atlantic hurricane season, Houston Matters presents an hour of information on preparing to weather another storm season.
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Hurricane
NOAA predicts “above normal” 2022 Atlantic hurricane season
Posted on · Expert says August, September typically peak for hurricanes in Houston region and advises residents to create evacuation plan
Weather
Most Americans would rather rebuild than move if natural disaster strikes, poll finds
Posted on · Even as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, two-thirds of U.S. adults say if their home is hit they'd rather rebuild than relocate.
Weather
Nicholas, Now A Tropical Depression, Still Douses Gulf Coast
Posted on · Nicholas is expected to weaken to a tropical depression Tuesday night. The storm has dumped more than a foot of rain along the same area swamped by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, but it's a fraction of what fell during Harvey.
Hurricane Season
Texas Coastal Residents On Alert As Atlantic Hurricane Season Shows No Signs Of Relenting
Posted on · The number of named storms is likely to be 15 to 21, seven to 10 hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes.
Weather
Just How Severe Is A Severe Thunderstorm Warning? NWS Helps Out With New Alert Tags
Posted on · Life-threatening thunderstorms can come in many forms and levels of severity. That's why the National Weather Service is adding two new categories to its Severe Thunderstorm Warnings starting July 28.
Houston Matters
How Halting The Keystone XL Pipeline Could Affect Houston (Jan. 22, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: How Pres. Biden's pipeline decision could affect Houston, taking stock of the major natural disasters in 2020, and what you'd add to the Constitution.
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.
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.
inDepth
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?