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Gov. Abbott to give Texas $50M for Hurricane Beryl, Derecho cleanup
Read full article: Gov. Abbott to give Texas $50M for Hurricane Beryl, Derecho cleanupGovernor Greg Abbott has announced a $50 million emergency fund to help Texans recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho storm.
7 years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Port Aransas and brought catastrophic flooding to SE Texas
Read full article: 7 years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Port Aransas and brought catastrophic flooding to SE TexasSeven years ago to the day, Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Middle Texas Coast near Port Aransas, unleashing devastating winds to parts of the state and catastrophic flooding to other parts, including the Houston area.
Carbon monoxide incidents on the rise after Hurricane Beryl as Houstonians are desperate to cool off
Read full article: Carbon monoxide incidents on the rise after Hurricane Beryl as Houstonians are desperate to cool offHouston-area doctors say carbon monoxide symptoms are hitting people across the area.
How to prevent a potential tree collapse before the next big storm?
Read full article: How to prevent a potential tree collapse before the next big storm?As Drew Smith was surveying the damage on his parentsโ property caused by a fallen pecan tree that narrowly missed the main structure of their home, he expressed a sentiment that has crossed the minds of many in the aftermath of Beryl: โCome storm time, you never know when one of those widow-makers is going to come down,โ Smith said.
Strong winds knock down Buc-eeโs sign in Freeport as Hurricane Beryl moves through Texas coast
Read full article: Strong winds knock down Buc-eeโs sign in Freeport as Hurricane Beryl moves through Texas coastHurricane Beryl made landfall at 4 a.m., unleashing strong winds and heavy rain across Matagorda County, Freeport, and surrounding areas. KPRC 2โs ReโChelle Turner reports from a Buc-eeโs gas station in Freeport, where the storm's force tore off the station's sign. Meteorologist Caroline Brown warns that the worst is far from over, with storm surges, downpours, and tropical tornadoes still a threat. Residents in Houston, Sugarland, The Woodlands, Liberty, and Katy should brace for winds up to 73 mph and potential widespread power outages. Stay safe and stay informed with KPRC 2โs live updates.
Be storm-ready: 4 important tasks to do before the next Houston storm
Read full article: Be storm-ready: 4 important tasks to do before the next Houston storm"๐ฉ๏ธ Getting ready for storm season? ๐ฉ๏ธ Don't wait until it's too late! Check out these 4 essential tips from Investigator Amy Davis on what you can do now to prepare for the next storm in Houston. From insurance coverage to documenting your belongings, these steps can save you a lot of trouble. #StormPreparation #HoustonStorms"
Here are the latest updated street closures in Downtown Houston as storm cleanup continues
Read full article: Here are the latest updated street closures in Downtown Houston as storm cleanup continuesMore than two weeks after devastating storms caused damage all across the Houston area, street closures continue in Downtown Houston as crews continue to repair damaged buildings.
Heights neighbors worried about crumbling storage unit damaged in recent storms
Read full article: Heights neighbors worried about crumbling storage unit damaged in recent stormsAt the corner of north Main Street and East 25th Street in the Heights, sits a storage unit that is crumbling from top to bottom. It was damaged after the derecho two weeks ago.
Q&A: FEMA answers questions on disaster declaration, federal funding, and new programs for Houston area after storms
Read full article: Q&A: FEMA answers questions on disaster declaration, federal funding, and new programs for Houston area after storms'Do I have to pay for things upfront? How long will a reimbursement take?' 'Why did I get denied for FEMA benefits?' 'Does FEMA check immigration status?' KPRC 2 asked FEMA all these questions and more to get the answers you need following the recent storms in our area.
Governor Abbott announces federal SNAP benefits following storms
Read full article: Governor Abbott announces federal SNAP benefits following stormsTexas Governor Greg Abbott announced that residents across multiple counties in Texas have been approved for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Garden Oaks man overjoyed as power is restored at his home almost a week after storm
Read full article: Garden Oaks man overjoyed as power is restored at his home almost a week after stormA Garden Oaks man literally lit up with excitement as his power was finally restored, six days after it initially went out.
New road, sidewalk closures in Downtown Houston due to wind and repairs
Read full article: New road, sidewalk closures in Downtown Houston due to wind and repairsThe Downtown Houston Management District has announced additional road and sidewalk closures due to ongoing repair work and changing wind conditions.
ONLY ON 2: Familyโs North Houston home destroyed during generator-related fired following devastating storm
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Familyโs North Houston home destroyed during generator-related fired following devastating stormThe house Jennifer Guerra grew up in and has lived in for 23 years, is gone.
How to get reimbursed for food lost during a power outage without insurance
Read full article: How to get reimbursed for food lost during a power outage without insurance๐จ Attention ๐จ Did you lose all your food during a recent power outage and don't have insurance? We've got you covered! Check out our latest article on how you can get reimbursed for the food you lost, even without insurance. #PowerOutage #Reimbursement #FoodAssistance #HoustonStrong ๐ช๐ผ๐ก
Show them you care! Share your photos thanking the men and women working amid dangerous heat to restore your power
Read full article: Show them you care! Share your photos thanking the men and women working amid dangerous heat to restore your powerHey everyone! Let's come together and show our appreciation for the amazing out-of-town workers who are helping restore power in Houston after the recent storm. Share your photos thanking our first responders on Click2Pins and let's make sure they know how grateful we are! #HoustonStrong #ThankYouFirstResponders
โIt is outrageous:โ Senior living facility abandoned by management following storm, Mayor says
Read full article: โIt is outrageous:โ Senior living facility abandoned by management following storm, Mayor saysA senior living apartment complex in Houston is accused of abandoning itโs vulnerable residents after a severe weather outbreak in Houston on Thursday.
More than 100K gallons of wastewater spilled during storms in Houston
Read full article: More than 100K gallons of wastewater spilled during storms in HoustonAs a result of the severe weather and intense rainfall in the City of Houston, more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater has overflowed from the cityโs sewer system.
5 inches of rain!?๐ฑ KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos on Click2Pins after storms hit the Houston area ๐ธ
Read full article: 5 inches of rain!?๐ฑ KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos on Click2Pins after storms hit the Houston area ๐ธWHOA! The storms overnight were so chaotic, many folks are asking if the Houston area got hit by a tropical storm.
WNBA franchises look to build and strengthen chemistry during camp in their hunt for championships
Read full article: WNBA franchises look to build and strengthen chemistry during camp in their hunt for championshipsThe New York Liberty know how tough it is to put together a talented roster, have players jell in their first year together and win a title.
Holy hail: KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos via Click2Pins as intense storms continue
Read full article: Holy hail: KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos via Click2Pins as intense storms continueAnother round of rough weather is underway, and Houstonians are dealing with hail and other unpleasant conditions.
Thunder and lightning: KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos on Click2Pins as storms move through the Houston area
Read full article: Thunder and lightning: KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos on Click2Pins as storms move through the Houston areaStrong thunderstorms and hailstorms are happening in the Houston area on Thursday.
Cyclone that devastated Libya is latest extreme event with some hallmarks of climate change
Read full article: Cyclone that devastated Libya is latest extreme event with some hallmarks of climate changeScientists say the Mediterranean storm that dumped torrential rain on the Libyan coast is just the latest extreme weather event to carry some hallmarks of climate change.
Tropical storm Harold barrels toward South Texas, with threat of heavy rain and floods
Read full article: Tropical storm Harold barrels toward South Texas, with threat of heavy rain and floodsHarold formed in the Gulf of Mexico overnight and was expected to move inland over South Texas by midday Tuesday, forecasters said.
27 cats transferred to Houston SPCA after Pasadena Animal Shelter temporarily closed due to storm damage
Read full article: 27 cats transferred to Houston SPCA after Pasadena Animal Shelter temporarily closed due to storm damageThe Houston SPCA received more than 20 cats from the Pasadena Animal Shelter after Tuesdayโs severe weather event.
Show us photos from when you vacationed on Floridaโs Gulf Coast
Read full article: Show us photos from when you vacationed on Floridaโs Gulf CoastHurricane Ian is currently hitting the Gulf Coast of Florida after strengthening to a Category 4 storm before making landfall, possibly near Port Charlotte.
LIVE: These cameras show what it looks like as Hurricane Ida moves over Louisiana
Read full article: LIVE: These cameras show what it looks like as Hurricane Ida moves over LouisianaHurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 storm at 11:55 a.m. with max sustained winds of 150 mph and a minimum central pressure of 930 mb over Port Fourchon, according to the National Hurricane Center
The social media accounts weโre following for accurate, up-to-the-minute info on Hurricane Ida
Read full article: The social media accounts weโre following for accurate, up-to-the-minute info on Hurricane IdaHurricane Ida is expected to make landfall along Louisianaโs coast over the weekend, which also marks the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Have you experienced a hurricane firsthand? Weโd love to hear about it, if youโre open to sharing
Read full article: Have you experienced a hurricane firsthand? Weโd love to hear about it, if youโre open to sharingItโs great that summer is here, but that means another major season has arrived, too: Hurricane season.
Legislative session nears end with no law to bolster stateโs power system for winter storms
Read full article: Legislative session nears end with no law to bolster stateโs power system for winter stormsThe legislative session at the Capitol comes to a close on Monday, and the power supply system in Texas is as vulnerable as ever.
Despite 20% of generators failing during Winter Storm Uri, city officials proclaim โinfrastructure performed wellโ
Read full article: Despite 20% of generators failing during Winter Storm Uri, city officials proclaim โinfrastructure performed wellโNatural disasters, whether itโs a vicious hurricane or a crippling winter storm, they force municipalities and agencies into management mode. While managing the unpredictable is challenging, the approach is straightforward.
Public Utility Commission of Texas holds open meeting addressing top-of-mind topics like water and electricity
Read full article: Public Utility Commission of Texas holds open meeting addressing top-of-mind topics like water and electricityThe Public Utility Commission of Texas, or P.U.C., held a meeting Wednesday with a number of items on their agenda pertaining to the failure of the Texas Power Grid. However, before the meeting kicked off, P.U.C. Commissioner Arthur C. DโAndrea stated the agencyโs commitment to serving Texas. Agenda Item 16 stated they would discuss the investigation into the winter storm fiasco. However, no details of any investigation were revealed, although, officials did discuss the plausibility of an audit of energy used and prices paid by consumers.
Residents at senior apartment complex go over a week without water
Read full article: Residents at senior apartment complex go over a week without waterโThank God!โ said Tyrone Evan, who has been a resident at the senior living apartment complex for the last five years. Evan said residents, who are all 55 years old and older, were without running water for over a week. โWhen you get water and stuff from the pool, you canโt bathe and stuff in that water. You know what Iโm saying.โHarris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey secured the trucks to bring water to the complex. โThese are senior citizens, here they are not able to carry buckets of water like a lot of other folks,โ said Ramsey.
This is what the winter storm looks like across Texas
Read full article: This is what the winter storm looks like across TexasTwo people play in the snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, prompting canceled flights, making driving perilous and reaching into areas as far south as Texasโ Gulf Coast, where snow and sleet were expected overnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
HEB prepares for an influx of people getting food, supplies to ride out the storm
Read full article: HEB prepares for an influx of people getting food, supplies to ride out the stormHOUSTON โ With the extended freeze expected next week, many are turning to grocery stores to get last-minute supplies and food to ride out the storm. Stores like the HEB in Montrose have been packed. โThereโs a lot of energy in the store,โ said HEB store leader Jeff Ditges. โTons of people coming in and out.โโYesterday we shipped more cases out of our warehouses than any other day in HEB history bigger than Thanksgiving, bigger than Christmas,โ McClelland said. Thereโs a relationship between bad weather and people wanting us to deliver to them not wanting to get out of the car.
Family reunited with dog after losing her days before Hurricane Harvey
Read full article: Family reunited with dog after losing her days before Hurricane HarveyNEW CANEY โ A family in New Caney is whole again after losing their dog days before Hurricane Harvey slammed into Houston. The family in New Caney almost gave up until a rescue group found her in Sugar land. A volunteer from another organization named, โLost Dogs of Texasโ stepped in and used a special database to find Maddieโs owner. AdThe volunteer from Lost Dogs of Texas was able to contact Rachelโs mother and Maddie was finally reunited with her family. Lost dogs of Texas said thousands of dogs are lost every year.
Eta remains a strong tropical storm heading to Florida
Read full article: Eta remains a strong tropical storm heading to FloridaHOUSTON โ The storm is expected to weaken just slightly down to a strong tropical storm before making landfall somewhere between Cedar Key and Clearwater, Florida by this evening. It will bring heavy rain, wind and up to a 2-3 foot storm surge during high tide across central and NW Florida coastline. Eta is approaching the central Florida coastline this eveningEta will move across Florida tonight and tomorrowWe might be nearing the end of hurricane season but the tropics are still very busy! Tropical Storm Theta is churning in the north Atlantic heading towards Spain and Portugal and we will likely be looking at โIotaโ over the next few days tracking in the Caribbean towards Central America. Busy TropicsTHETA marks the 29th named storm of the 2020 season breaking the record for the most named tropical systems in a hurricane season.
Hereโs what KPRC 2 reporters saw as Hurricane Delta made landfall in Louisiana and near southeast Texas
Read full article: Hereโs what KPRC 2 reporters saw as Hurricane Delta made landfall in Louisiana and near southeast TexasHurricane Delta made landfall Friday evening as a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph near Creole, Louisiana. Here is what KPRC 2 reporters saw in parts of Louisiana and Texas as the storm pushed through:Lake Charles, LouisianaJenning, LouisianaPort Arthur, TexasGalveston
Delta moves toward Louisiana: Must-watch videos, social media about the area
Read full article: Delta moves toward Louisiana: Must-watch videos, social media about the areaHOUSTON โ Take a look at some of the social media posts and videos gaining traction ahead of Deltaโs landfall. On I-10 about 15 miles west of #LakeCharles...backed up for miles and miles. Preparations for the arrival of Hurricane #Delta need to be rushed to completion, with tropical-storm-force winds expected to reach the coast in the next couple of hours, making preparations dangerous or impossible to complete. pic.twitter.com/au1F6bV5dS โ National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 9, 2020๐Prepare now for Hurricane #Delta. Major structural damage within these zones of funneling winds from Category 2 Hurricane #Delta that just made landfall south of Cancun @RadarOmega_WX pic.twitter.com/QW5MSQV2Uj โ Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) October 7, 2020
Galveston, Jamaica Beach residents prepare for Hurricane Delta
Read full article: Galveston, Jamaica Beach residents prepare for Hurricane DeltaJAMAICA BEACH, Texas โ It hasnโt even been a month since Tropical Storm Beta led to coastal flooding across southeast Texas. However, residents in Galveston and Jamaica Beach are preparing once again for what Hurricane Delta could bring. The weather was perfect along Jamaica Beach on Wednesday. Many Texans are already fatigued after Hurricane Laura and Tropical Storm Beta. Smith lives in Jamaica Beach and is moving all his items upstairs.
WATCH: Hurricane Lauraโs aftermath as seen by KPRC 2 reporters along Gulf Coast
Read full article: WATCH: Hurricane Lauraโs aftermath as seen by KPRC 2 reporters along Gulf CoastHurricane Laura was an extremely destructive storm as it made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. From Galveston to Louisiana, the KPRC 2 team has been covering the storm. Here are videos from reporters covering Lauraโs destruction:Port Arthur, TexasVinton, LouisianaLake Charles, LouisianaCameron Parish, LouisianaCameron Parish, Louisiana - near Sabine PassLake Charles, Louisiana
LISTEN: What Hurricane Laura sounded like as it roared ashore
Read full article: LISTEN: What Hurricane Laura sounded like as it roared ashoreHOUSTON โ Hurricane Laura pummeled the northwestern Gulf Coast as the Category 4 storm came ashore early Thursday morning. KPRC 2 had crews stations across the region to cover the landfall, and their cameras recorded some of the sounds of the storm. You can see reports from each of our crews here. Lake Charles, LouisianaPort Arthur, TexasLafayette, LouisianaBeaumont, Texas
VIDEOS: Hereโs what KPRC 2 reporters saw while they were covering Hurricane Laura
Read full article: VIDEOS: Hereโs what KPRC 2 reporters saw while they were covering Hurricane LauraHOUSTON โ Hurricane Laura was an extremely destructive storm as it made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane early Thursday morning. From Louisiana to Galveston, the KPRC 2 team has been covering the storm. Hereโs a look at some of their stories. Vinton, LouisianaLake Charles, LouisianaSulphur, LouisianaBeaumontBolivar PeninsulaBridge CityAnahuacGalvestonLiberty CountyKemahPort Arthur
Gov. Greg Abbott expected to give update on state response to Hurricane Laura
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott expected to give update on state response to Hurricane LauraAUSTIN Gov. Greg Abbott will be holding a news conference where he will give an update on the states response to Hurricane Laura, which is now expected to become a Category 4 storm. The latest tracks predict Laura will make landfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday along the Texas-Louisiana border. Abbotts event is scheduled for noon Wednesday. Click2Houston.com plans to offer a live stream of the governors update.
Storm chasers weโre watching as severe weather nears Texas
Read full article: Storm chasers weโre watching as severe weather nears TexasHOUSTON โ Tropical Storm Laura is approaching the Texas-Louisiana Border, prompting several Houston-area and national-based storm chasers to head out in search of powerful storm images. Here are notable accounts who have posted or planned to post storm chasing photos as Laura comes onshore, from rainstorms to breathtaking clouds. Lastly hereโs a somewhat educational video (the sound isnโt the best) of a dropsonde launch into the center of #Laura and what weโre looking for as far as data coming in. #FlyNOAA pic.twitter.com/9rwwJNx5iI โ Tropical Nick Underwood (@TheAstroNick) August 24, 2020Impressive rain shaft, and might i add that this outflow boundary feel so good right now. #txwx pic.twitter.com/ekMU5vhYNZ โ Southern Plains Weather Authority (@SPWxAuthority) August 22, 2020Know any other accounts worth following for amazing photos?
Harris County officials prepare for storm, coordinate storm defense plan
Read full article: Harris County officials prepare for storm, coordinate storm defense planHOUSTON As two storms approach the Gulf coast, Harris County officials are coordinating a storm defense plan. Sanchez says Lauras forecasted track is constantly changing, which causes issues, but theyre as prepared as they can be. Outside of it, theyre tracking their resources like high water rescue vehicles. The good news is since Hurricane Harvey we have 60% more high water rescue assets in this region than we did back then, said Sanchez. Sanchez also advised that families need to a hurricane plan and hurricane kit.
Heavy rain, strong winds send trees crashing down in southwest Houston
Read full article: Heavy rain, strong winds send trees crashing down in southwest HoustonHOUSTON โ Storms overnight caused headaches for residents in southwest Houston. Residents on West Ridgecreek Drive heard Mother Nature leaving her mark early Saturday morning. โI thought it was a train coming through the house,โ said resident Preston Henry. โIn two minutes, [my porch] was gone.โThe storm destroyed a his porch, wrecked his roof, and caused water damage inside his home. โIโm waiting for [the cleanup crews] to clear out, so I can go to work,โ said neighbor Charles Palmer.
KPRC 2โs Frank Billingsley breaks down the dynamics of tornado that destroyed Polk County neighborhoods
Read full article: KPRC 2โs Frank Billingsley breaks down the dynamics of tornado that destroyed Polk County neighborhoodsHOUSTON โ KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist tracked the storm that moved through the Houston-area Wednesday evening. A tornado ripped through four neighborhoods in Polk County at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, bringing wind and hail damage to the surrounding areas. PHOTOS: Tornado rips through trees, buildings in Seven Oaks area Wednesday eveningIn the video above, Billingsley breaks down the dynamics and trail of the tornado and the damage it left in its wake.
Storm causes flooding in Matagorda County
Read full article: Storm causes flooding in Matagorda CountyStorm causes flooding in Matagorda CountyPublished: June 16, 2015, 10:26 pmPALACIOS, Texas โ [View and share your weather photos here: Desktop | Mobile] Full Screen 1 / 146Copyright 2015 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.