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.
Posted on · Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.
Posted on · It is the second time the state’s grid operator has made such a request since devastating blackouts gripped Texas in February.
Posted on · Houston Public Media spoke with the experts to find out what those in the Houston area can do to better prepare for this next hurricane season.
Posted on · How will key bills and takeaways from the recent legislative session impact Texans? And, are you ready for hurricane season?
Posted on · Houston's National Weather Service on Monday declared a flash flood warning through 3:45 p.m. CT across much of Harris County.
Posted on · The tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for Harris and surrounding counties, into parts of Louisiana.
Posted on · Sixty-six people also died in Harris County alone, accounting for nearly one-third of the almost 200 deaths attributed to the storm, according to the report.
Posted on · When severe winter weather caused the state’s power grid to partially collapse, millions of Texans lost power for days. Those who suffered the most were among the most vulnerable populations, according to an analysis of the latest data from the Harris County Medical Examiners’ Office.
Posted on · The majority of the deaths are associated with hypothermia, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner testified before a House Energy subcommittee on the grid’s failure during last month’s winter storm.
Posted on · People living in single-family homes will receive an automatic adjustment, while those in multi-family homes and commercial properties will need to apply.
Posted on · Nearly 80 people have died as a result of the storm and subsequent power failures, according to the Associated Press. Are natural and manmade disasters a part of living in Texas?
Posted on · Bill Magness, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said widespread blackouts during last week’s winter storm were necessary to prevent grid failure.
Posted on · "Tragic does not even begin to describe" the suffering Texans endured, Abbott said Wednesday evening.