Cristobal remnants bring thunderstorms, flooding to Midwest
Erin Shaw, left, and Brittany Schanzbach stand near crashing waves near the seawall of Lake Pontchartrain from a storm surge in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)MILWAUKEE The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal were moving out of the Midwest on Wednesday and into Canada, with gusty winds and heavy rain leaving behind flooding in Wisconsin, Missouri and Iowa. Scattered severe thunderstorms were possible Wednesday from Ohio and Michigan into parts of the Northeast, forecasters said. In western Wisconsin, the rain from remnants of Cristobal washed out portions of some roads. Cristobal's remnants moved into the Midwest after lashing the South.
Cristobal: Much more than meets the eye
Responsible for at least 4 deaths and $186 million in damage (so far), Cristobal proved to be the kind of tropical storm we all dread: the slow mover. En Yaxcab se activ el Plan DNIII. pic.twitter.com/y0pZPGu2ra Javier Alatorre (@Javier_Alatorre) June 2, 2020And heres at look at the destruction:La tormenta tropical Cristbal provoca inundaciones y daos en varios municipios de Campeche, con vientos de 100km/h y lluvia torrencial. Sam Lillo, who you should follow on Twitter if you dont already, noticed this bit of trivia:The formation of Tropical Storm #Cristobal the 3rd Atlantic TS of 2020 is 62 days ahead of the 1979-2019 average date for the 3rd TS. pic.twitter.com/1aZ64hs0Pw Sam Lillo (@splillo) June 2, 2020And so were off and running, lets just hope any storms that move our way run a bit faster than this one.
Remnants of Cristobal move into Midwest after lashing South
Erin Shaw, left, and Brittany Schanzbach stand near crashing waves near the seawall of Lake Pontchartrain from a storm surge in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal moved across parts of the Midwest on Tuesday after lashing the South, unleashing downpours and bringing gusty winds as more high winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast. Cristobal may produce flash flooding and isolated river flooding, as well as few tornadoes, the weather service said. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph (72 kph) were expected in Chicago by Tuesday night, the weather service said. In parts of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota, the gusty winds and low humidity will bring the threat of wildfires in areas with dry grass, forecasters warned.
Tropical Depression Cristobal moving inland bringing heavy rain to the Midwest
Cristobal is the third named storm of this yearโs Atlantic hurricane season. What we knowCristobal made landfall in southern Louisiana just west of Grand Isle Sunday afternoon. The storm continues to move inland producing heavy rain and increasing flooding concerns through the Midwest. Cristobal is moving north into the Midwest as a remnant low bringing heavy rain from Missouri into the Great Lakes. There is a tropical wave in the central Atlantic that has only a 10% chance of development over the next 5 days.
Tropical Storm Cristobal weakens, flood threat persists
Owners tie down and secure their boats in the Pass Christian Harbor in Pass Christian, Miss., Sunday, June 7, 2020, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobals landfall. At 1 a.m. CDT Monday, the storm was centered about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northwest of New Orleans, packing slowed winds of 40 mph (64 kmph). Coastal Mississippi news outlets reported stalled cars and trucks as flood waters inundated beaches and crashed over highways. Elsewhere in south Louisiana, water covered the only road to Grand Isle and in low-lying parts of Plaquemines Parish at the state's southeastern tip. The storm also forced a waterlogged stretch of Interstate 10 in north Florida to close for a time Sunday.
Cristobal is now a depression, moving north toward Canada
A wave crashes as a man stands on a jetty near Orleans Harbor in Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Sunday, June 7, 2020, as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the Louisiana Coast. At 5 a.m. EDT Monday, the storm was centered about 40 miles (65 kilometers) north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with top winds of 35 mph (55 kmh), and moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kmh). Its forecast path takes it into Arkansas and Missouri by Tuesday, then through Illinois and Wisconsin to the Great Lakes. Elsewhere in south Louisiana, water covered the only road to Grand Isle and low-lying parts of Plaquemines Parish at the state's southeastern tip. The storm also forced a waterlogged stretch of Interstate 10 in north Florida to close for a time Sunday.
Houston Newsmakers: Hurricane season is here
Cristobal continues heading toward Louisiana coast (KPRC)Weโre only one week into the 2020 hurricane season and already looking at the 3rd named storm. Tropical storm Cristobal is the earliest a named storm has formed in the Atlantic basin and a hint of the potentially very active season ahead. Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is a guest on this weekโs Houston Newsmakers to talk about the expected busy season ahead the best ways to prepare. https://bit.ly/374xDZMConversation with District Attorney Kim Ogg about:Transparency needed in law enforcementโWe see too many narcotics cases where the officer was not wearing a body cam. Kim OggWatch this weekโs Houston Newsmakers Sunday morning at 10:30amMore Information: ยทFrank Billingsley, KPRC Chief MeteorologistKim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney-
Tropical Storm Cristobal draws nearer to US Gulf Coast
Saturday, June 6, 2020, ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobal. A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Saturday, bringing with it the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. After weakening to a tropical depression while moving over land in Mexico's Gulf coast, Cristobal headed back into the southern Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday and powered back up into a tropical storm. Outer rain bands from the storm were spreading across parts of the northern Gulf Coast early Sunday, and conditions were expected to deteriorate. A tropical storm warning was posted for the northern Gulf of Mexico coast from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border.
Reporters Notebook: New Orleans residents braces for Tropical Storm Cristobal amid pandemic, protests
NEW ORLEANS As Tropical Storm Cristobal sets its sights on the Gulf coast, those in New Orleans were preparing Saturday. He said he was supposed to be at work, but his supervisor told them not to come in ahead of the storm. Bailey told us its been tough: first coping with the pandemic, then protests following the death of George Floyd, and now Tropical Storm Cristobal. It feels like things keep coming and coming and coming, Bailey said. They plan to ride out the tropical storm in an Airbnb.
Tropical Storm Cristobal: Why flooding along the Gulf Coast will be the biggest concern
The latest forecast track has Tropical Storm Cristobal -- the third named storm of what is expected to be an active hurricane season -- making landfall sometime Sunday late afternoon or early evening. Tropical Storm Cristobal currently has sustained winds of 50 mph as it continues to approach the Gulf Coast. Cristobal is expected to maintain tropical storm strength through landfall later on Sunday. Flooding will be the biggest concernRegardless of where the storm makes landfall, impacts will be felt hundreds of miles away. "Tropical storms like Cristobal can still be prolific tornado producers, especially when making landfall on the Gulf Coast," said CNN meteorologist Brandon Miller.
Heres how hot it could get the next several days
The hot temperatures of Saturday and today in the mid 90s will be even warmer tomorrow with the hottest temperatures of the week likely to be Tuesday when record at Bush Intercontinental Airport is 97 degrees set just last year. Here are tips to keep in mind for the hot days ahead:-Limit outdoor activities-Drink plenty of water-Wear light clothing-Outdoor work should be early or very late in the day. Look for record temperatures next week! (KPRC)From the mid 90s to the upper 90s, there is not much relief from the heat in the next ten days and not much rain either. Watch out for the heat index temperatures that will make it feel like 105 degrees or hotter!
Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf Coast
MIAMI A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Saturday, bringing with it the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. After weakening to a tropical depression while moving over land in Mexico's Gulf coast, Cristobal headed back into the southern Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday and powered back up into a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said in its 7 a.m. advisory Saturday that the storm was expected to slowly strengthen until it makes landfall, expected Sunday night along the U.S. Gulf Coast. A tropical storm watch was posted for the northern Gulf of Mexico coast from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border. Cristobal formed this week in the Bay of Campeche from the remnants of Tropical Storm Amanda, which had sprung up last weekend in the eastern Pacific and hit Central America.
Tropical Storm Cristobal drenching Mexico's Gulf coast
MEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Cristobal is creeping along just inland over Mexicos Gulf coast state of Campeche, threatening to cause flooding the next few days before a predicted turn northward toward the U.S. The storms sustained winds weakened to 45 mph (75 kph) after it moved inland Wednesday near the oil town of Ciudad del Carmen. Cristobal was forecast to be out in the central Gulf on Saturday and could be nearing the U.S. Gulf Coast by Sunday, the hurricane center said. Cristobal formed Tuesday from the remnants of the Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda that had caused deadly flooding and landslides in Central America. In 2016, Tropical Storm Colin formed in the Gulf on June 5.
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on Mexico Gulf coast
MEXICO CITY Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall in Mexicos Gulf coast state of Campeche Wednesday, dumping heavy rain on the already soaked region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. But until then, forecasters expect Cristobal to meander along Mexicos Gulf coast, causing severe flooding. Cristobal formed Tuesday from the remnants of the Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda that had caused deadly flooding and landslides in Central America. Cristobal was the earliest third named storm of an Atlantic hurricane season on record; in 2016, Tropical Storm Colin formed in the Gulf on June 5. Forecasts call for 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 centimeters) of rain along Mexico's Gulf coast and more in isolated areas.
ASK 2 LIVE: Meteorologists Frank Billingsley and Eric Braate are discussing and taking questions about the 2020 hurricane season
HOUSTON The 2020 Hurricane season has begun and it already promises to be a busy one by multiple forecasts. KPRC 2s Frank Billingsley and Eric Braate are discussing what to expect for this hurricane season and are answering questions for registered KPRC 2 users. RELATED: Here is KPRC2s 2020 Hurricane & Flood Survival GuideHow to participate:Create an account on click2.houston.com by clicking the button in the top right-corner of the screen. Once youre logged in, you can post your questions in the live chat below and Frank and Eric will try to answer them for you. App users click here to participate in the live chat.
Cristobal Makes Landfall In The State Of Campeche, Mexico
Mexican state of southern Chiapas, 15 to 20 inches, isolated 25 inches. Southern Guatemala, additional 15 to 20 inches, isolated storm total amounts of 35 inches dating back to Saturday, may 30th. El Salvador, additional 10 to 15 inches, isolated storm total amounts of 35 inches dating back to Saturday, may 30th. Belize and Honduras, 3 to 6 inches, isolated 10 inches. Wind: tropical storm conditions are affecting the coast within portions of the warning area.