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How can a canal full of water reduce flooding on Corpus Christi's North Beach? Let's see

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE A task force believes its redevelopment plans will both draw visitors to North Beach and fix the neighborhood’s flooding and beach erosion problems. Kathryn Cargo, Corpus Christi Caller Times It’s easy for Corpus Christi residents to forget about North Beach unless they live there or work at the Texas State Aquarium or Lexington Museum. But the entire city has a big stake in North Beach, not only because of those two major visitor attractions,…

Tropical Storm Barry forecast to make landfall in Louisiana

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — Tropical Storm Barry remains disorganized Thursday afternoon as it sits in the north-central Gulf of Mexico. The latest forecast track now has Barry making landfall as a strong tropical storm on Saturday along the Louisiana coast. kvue Although wind and surge will be a concern, flash flooding and river flooding are the main threats with this storm. Rainfall amounts of 5 to 15 inches are expected over much of the state of…

Houstonians with Louisiana ties prepare to host Tropical Storm Barry evacuees

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — Neyow’s Creole Café on Richmond is filled with Louisiana décor and plenty of people with ties to the Big Easy and beyond. “I have family all through Louisiana, from north to south,” Chrisharon Norman said. “New Orleans, Baton Rouge, everywhere.” Norman and other coworkers have been in constant contact as Tropical Storm Barry looms in the Gulf. “I mean, each time you can never be fully prepared for it,” Norman said. “It breaks…

Deputy's death, Tropical Storm Barry lead this week's headlines from Houston Chronicle

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 23 Caption Close Image 1 of 23 Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Staff Photographer Deputy’s death, Tropical Storm Barry lead this week’s headlines from Houston Chronicle 1 / 23 Back to Gallery A sheriff’s deputy’s unexpected death, and the threat of a hurricane hitting Houston lead this week’s must-know headlines from the Houston Chronicle newsroom. Other stories include how Hurricane Harvey survivors are still dealing with the storm’s aftermath, an…

The Latest: Hurricane warning issued for Louisiana

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 4:18 pm CDT, Thursday, July 11, 2019 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on a tropical weather system in the Gulf of Mexico (all times local): 4:10 p.m. A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of the Louisiana coast ahead of Tropical Storm Barry’s arrival. The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued the warning Thursday afternoon for the Louisiana coast from Intracoastal City to Grand Isle. A tropical storm warning is in effect for other…

Hurricane warning issued for parts of Louisiana coast ahead of Tropical Storm Barry's arrival

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/texas/article/Hurricane-warning-issued-for-parts-of-Louisiana-14089295.php Updated 4:06 pm CDT, Thursday, July 11, 2019 MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane warning issued for parts of Louisiana coast ahead of Tropical Storm Barry’s arrival.

A Houston Newcomers Guide To Hurricanes And Storm Prep

Posted on July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

After Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast in August 2017, the storm stalled over Houston and dumped as much as 60 inches of rain on some parts of the region. For those who are new to Houston, hurricane and storm preparation can seem intimidating. But even for Houstonians whose family has lived here for generations, it never hurts to have a few new storm tricks up your sleeve. In the midst of hurricane season, here’s…

New Orleans area braces for first hurricane of the season

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

By KEVIN McGILL and REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Thousands of Louisianans broke out sandbags or fled to higher ground Thursday as Tropical Storm Barry threatened to turn into the first hurricane of the season and blow ashore with torrential rains that could pose a severe test of New Orleans’ improved post-Katrina flood defenses. National Guard troops and rescue crews in high-water vehicles took up positions around the state as Louisiana braced for…

South Texas may be clear of tropical storm Barry, expected to become a hurricane

Posted on July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about South Texas may be clear of tropical storm Barry, expected to become a hurricane The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Barry in the northern Gulf of Mexico which is expected to become a hurricane. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed….

Houston's Flood Preparedness Has Improved Since Hurricane Harvey, But Still Has A Long Way To Go

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

From Texas Standard: According to the latest predictions, Louisiana is likely to be hardest hit by a storm that could become a hurricane, if Tropical Storm Barry continues to gain strength. Luckily for Texas, the state likely won’t get much rain from that weather system. Nevertheless, it’s a good reminder for Texas to look at how well it’s prepared for the next major storm. Steve Costello is chief recovery officer for the City of Houston,…

Houston’s Flood Preparedness Has Improved Since Hurricane Harvey, But Still Has A Long Way To Go

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical Storm Barry, which is forecasted to become a hurricane, likely won’t hit the Texas Gulf coast. But that doesn’t mean residents shouldn’t prepare for floods later in hurricane season. Share this story with a friend: By Rhonda Fanning & Jill AmentJuly 11, 2019 12:42 pmEnergy & Environment, Government & Politics, Hurricane Harvey

Family says missing Dallas toddler is dead

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

90° × News Local Texas US & World Politics FOX 7 Care Force Featured Videos Tropical Storm Barry forms in Gulf of Mexico, could bring ‘catastrophic’ flooding to Louisiana Body found in hotel room believed to be missing woman, APD says Lightning strikes blamed for house fires in Flower Mound, Irving Shelter for displaced immigrants in need of space for more families Most Recent Stories Tropical Storm Barry forms in Gulf of Mexico, could bring…

Tropical Storm Barry forms in the Gulf

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — The tropical disturbance that we have been monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico for the past several days was upgraded to Tropical Storm Barry this morning. This means the storm is strengthening with maximum sustained winds at 40 mph, and bands of rain beginning to spiral out from the center of circulation, 95 miles south/southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. Most forecast models are trending for this system to move…

Gov. Abbott discusses hurricane preparedness

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Full Show: Tropical Storm Barry Update, And Looming Immigration Raids (July 11, 2019)

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Houston Matters begins at noon on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Thursday’s Houston Matters: As Tropical Storm Barry approaches, New Orleans received some eight inches of rain Wednesday causing street flooding. While Louisiana may have more stormy weather ahead, what about Houston? Meteorologist Jeff Evans from the National Weather Service brings us the latest on the storm and how it might affect Greater Houston. Also this hour:…

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