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Tropical Storm Bertha approaches Texas coast. Here’s what to expect in Houston and Galveston
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha approaches Texas coast. Here’s what to expect in Houston and GalvestonTropical Storm Bertha is moving closer to the Texas coast, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for Galveston and much of the Upper Texas Coast as officials encourage residents to prepare.
1 day ago
How CenterPoint Energy says they’re building a stronger, more resilient electric grid
Read full article: How CenterPoint Energy says they’re building a stronger, more resilient electric gridHurricane season is underway, and while Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to have little impact on the Houston area, now is the time to prepare. CenterPoint Energy representatives Caroline Geiger and Roderick Batteaux joined Houston Life to discuss the progress made through the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative, the ongoing work to strengthen the electric grid, and the customer tools available before, during, and after severe weather.
2 days ago
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf CoastTropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico as it chugs closer to the U.S. But forecasters say it still could bring coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.
2 days ago
Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern PacificHurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific far from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and poses no threat to land.
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Bye Alpha, Eta: Greek alphabet ditched for hurricane names
Read full article: Bye Alpha, Eta: Greek alphabet ditched for hurricane names(NOAA via AP)With named storms coming earlier and more often in warmer waters, the Atlantic hurricane season is going through some changes with meteorologists ditching the Greek alphabet during busy years. The Greek alphabet had only been used twice in 2005 and nine times last year in a record-shattering hurricane season. AdMeanwhile, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is recalculating just what constitutes an average hurricane season. STARTING EARLIERMIT hurricane researcher Kerry Emanuel said “this whole idea of hurricane season should be revisited." So a warming world means the new normal is busy hurricane seasons just like the last 30 years.
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Ask 2 Weather: What should we make of the fact that it is already a busy hurricane season?
Read full article: Ask 2 Weather: What should we make of the fact that it is already a busy hurricane season?At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.