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County Officials Say The Key To Protecting Lives And Property Is Being Proactive

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 9, 2016 · The severe weather didn’t have that much impact in our region.

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Big Storms that Hit H-Town in the Last Century

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on May 31, 2013 · Jill Hastling is President of Weather Research Center, Houston. Â She talks about the big storms that hit Houston and Galveston, dating all the way back to 1900 when the big storm hit Galveston.

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Posted on September 11, 2023 · The Garden Club of Houston's Meg Tapp advises holding off a few more weeks before planting.

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Tropical disturbance could bring ‘brief’ relief, rain to Houston area, meteorologist says

Rebecca Noel

Posted on August 17, 2023 · “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.”

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Katy issues mandatory water restrictions for second consecutive summer as hot, dry weather persists

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 15, 2023 · 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.

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Saharan dust will make its way into Houston this week, reducing air quality throughout region

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on July 21, 2023 · Experts say Houston's air quality will likely take a hit due to a "moderate" amount of harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere. 

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