Houston Matters
Late Cold Front, Mattress Firm Bankruptcy: The Good, Bad, And Ugly of The Week’s News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Tag: weather
Weather
Officials Anticipate Southeastern Harris County Could Get The Most Rain This Week
Posted on · Residents can monitor rainfall and bayou levels online through the Regional Flood Warning System
News
Climate Change Will Make El Niño/La Niña Impacts Stronger, Study Says
Posted on · El Niño could bring heavier rains to the Gulf Coast in the years ahead.
Hurricane Season
Ep 5: Tropical Storm Allison
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Hurricane Season
Ep 4: Hurricane Alicia
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Hurricane Season
Ep 2: The Great Houston Flood of 1935
Posted on · “Hurricane Season” is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
News
Why The Threshold Of A ‘Heat Advisory’ Depends On Where You Live
Posted on · Generally speaking, the more often and more intense our exposure to heat, the better we can acclimate to it
News
The Science Of Being Pregnant In The Texas Heat
Posted on · Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer with UT Southwestern Medical Center confirms that a heatwave is more challenging with a baby on the way
Weather
Houston Forecast: HOT! Dangerous Heat Coming This Weekend
Posted on · Temperatures are forecast to be near or above 100 degrees, with heat indices near or above 108 degrees
News
Houston Forecast: Potential Heavy Rain Tuesday Night Through Independence Day
Posted on · Severe thunderstorms could wash out some Independence Day celebrations across the Houston region
Houston Matters
Are Superstorms The New Normal?
Posted on · NOVA's Rise of the Superstorms explores whether stronger, more destructive storms are becoming more frequent and what we can do to better predict future major storms.
News
Trapped Campers, Swimming Bears In Texas And Montana As Floods Hit US
Posted on · Officials in far South Texas also used helicopters Thursday to rescue residents from flooded areas
News
Red Cross Opening Shelters Across Texas Coast
Posted on · Port Arthur officials say that city got 12 inches of rain in a 24-hour period
News
Stranded Drivers Rescued In Flooded Corpus Christi
Posted on · Corpus Christi had been in a long drought before Monday's storms
Weather
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Houston Through Tuesday Evening
Posted on · Houston is going to experience some more rain that could last through Thursday