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Hurricanes Are Strengthening Faster Than They Used To

Posted on May 11, 2018 · The speed at which storms develop can shorten preparation time

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Destructive tornadoes are rare, but not unprecedented, in Houston area

Posted on January 25, 2023 · Tuesday's tornado in the Pasadena and Deer Park areas was the longest-tracked, most destructive tornado in the Houston region since 1992, according to Eric Berger of Space City Weather.

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Houstonians gear up to help Florida as Hurricane Ian makes landfall (Sept. 29, 2022)

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Posted on September 29, 2022 · On Thursday's show: We learn how Houstonians are gearing up to help those in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian.

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Five years after Harvey, a solution to the flood threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs remains a long way off

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Posted on August 9, 2022 · The most popular solution to the flooding threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs is a massive underground stormwater tunnel. It would cost billions of dollars and remains more than a decade away from the start of construction.

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Fort Bend County hosts emergency preparedness meeting

Posted on August 8, 2022 · Participants can get a free hurricane kit for attending.

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