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Late Season Hurricane Takes Aim At US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 105 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. More
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On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed ashore near New Orleans, causing hundreds of deaths and leaving thousands stranded in the flooded-out city. Take a look back at this natural disaster in our Hurricane Katrina section. More

NOAA Lowers Hurricane Prediction

Government forecasters are lowering their outlook for this Atlantic hurricane season after a quiet start with no named storms so far. More

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Don't Want To Evacuate? Go To Jail

People who choose not to obey a mandatory evacuation order could end up in jail, KPRC Local 2 reports. More

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Shriners Galveston To Reopen

Shriners say they will keep a presence in all 22 cities where they now provide care for children, including Galveston, but with changes. More

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Shriners To Reopen Hospital

Galveston Removes Trees Killed By Ike

Crews are removing thousands of trees killed during Hurricane Ike, KPRC Local 2 reports. More

Watch It: Tree Removal Begins

2 Evacuation Plans Needed

Houstonians must be prepared for the worst this hurricane season and plan for several scenarios, Harris County officials said Monday, the first day of hurricane season. More

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Prepare For Worst

Frank Updates Ike Aerial Tours

Local 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley checks in with those he helped during his aerial tours after Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston Island. More

Watch It: Frank Updates Aerial Tours

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KPRC Local 2 teamed up with local businesses to help southeast Texas residents prepare for storms and recover when the storms are gone. More

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What Is Storm Surge?

Learn about a storm surge, and what happens when it hits land. More

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Tropical Update

November 8, 9:53 PM EST

Storm:	Ida
Location: About 400 miles, 645 km, South-Southeast of The Mouth Of The Mississippi River.
Max Winds:	105 mph
Category:	2

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