Tropical storms vs. hurricanes: These are the important differences you should know about
Tropical Storm Nicholas is moving in to southeast Texas, which has many KPRC 2 viewers asking whatโs the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane. The KPRC 2 News desk has received this question more than any other on Monday, so we thought weโd break it down for you with information from our KPRC 2 meteorologists in our Hurricane and Flood Survival Guide.
LIST: Beyond schools - These are closures of note across the Houston area as Nicholas moves in
Schools arenโt the only things closing across the Houston area as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves in. KPRC 2 is following all of the closures that are happening across our area, from major destinations to ports or shopping centers.
VIDEOS, PHOTOS: This is what the Houston area looks like as Hurricane Nicholas moves in
The Houston area is bracing for Tropical Storm Nicholas and many KPRC 2 Insiders and viewers are sharing images of their area as the weather moves in. Here are some of the images we are seeing that caught our attention.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses TS Nicholas, resolution in opposition of Texasโ abortion law
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will hold a news conference Monday at 3 p.m. to provide an update on county work to prepare for impacts from Tropical Storm Nicholas. Sheโs also planning to provide details of a resolution strongly opposing SB 8 that will be presented for a vote at Harris County Commissioners Court.
Fort Bend County authorities discuss Nicholas as area preps for heavy rains, flooding
Fort Bend County Judge KP George and staff of the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are holding a news conference to discuss weather conditions related to Tropical Storm Nicholas and preparation for the possibility of adverse conditions including the potential for heavy rains and flooding in the county.
These live beach cameras show what it looks like as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches the Texas coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Texas coast, threatening to bring heavy rain and floods. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for many of the stateโs coastal regions.
LIST: Houston-area school districts, colleges and universities announce closures, modified schedules due to Hurricane Nicholas
Some Houston-area schools districts have canceled classes due to the threat of severe weather posed by Hurricane Nicholas. Listed alphabetically, these are the school districts and schools that have canceled classes: