CenterPoint: 'Extended power outages likely' during Tropical Storm Nicholas; ERCOT says grid is ready

CenterPoint: 'Extended power outages likely' during Tropical Storm Nicholas; ERCOT says grid is ready

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said crews will be deployed as quickly as possible to restore to restore outages. HOUSTON — Hurricane Nicholas is expected to cause “extended power outages” as it moves across Southeast Texas with 70 mph winds, according to CenterPoint. As of 9:25 p.m. CenterPoint reported 16,666 customers without power. That number is expected to grow quickly throughout the night. In a news conference Monday night, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said CenterPoint crews are…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Surfside without power as water crashes over sand dunes, TxDOT says

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Surfside without power as water crashes over sand dunes, TxDOT says

The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain and powerful wind as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo asks residents to stay home as storm moves through

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo asks residents to stay home as storm moves through

The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain and powerful wind as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo gives live updates on storm

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo gives live updates on storm

The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…

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CenterPoint: 'Extended power outages likely' during Hurricane Nicholas; ERCOT says grid is ready

CenterPoint: 'Extended power outages likely' during Hurricane Nicholas; ERCOT says grid is ready

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said crews will be deployed as quickly as possible to restore to restore outages. HOUSTON — Hurricane Nicholas is expected to cause “extended power outages” as it moves across Southeast Texas with 70 mph winds, according to CenterPoint. In a news conference Monday night, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said CenterPoint crews are ready and will restore power as quickly as possible.  RELATED: Report power outages; check outage map “I can assure you…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Several Houston-area H-E-Bs close early tonight

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Several Houston-area H-E-Bs close early tonight

The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Several Houston-area H-E-Bs to close early tonight

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Several Houston-area H-E-Bs to close early tonight

The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Houston, Harris County leaders to give updates on Tropical Storm Nicholas

Tropical Storm Nicholas updates: Houston, Harris County leaders to give updates on Tropical Storm Nicholas

The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…

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Residents along Brays Bayou hoping recent expansion prevents flooding during Hurricane Nicholas

Residents along Brays Bayou hoping recent expansion prevents flooding during Hurricane Nicholas

After years of flooding, the Harris County Flood District worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers to widen and deepen Brays Bayou. HOUSTON — Residents in Meyerland, Bellaire and other neighborhoods along Brays Bayou have dealt with flooded homes over and over in recent years. They’re hoping and praying that a flood mitigation project that widened and deepened the bayou will keep it in its banks during Hurricane Nicholas. The Harris County Flood District…

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Tropical Storm Nicholas live updates: Disaster declared for 17 Texas counties facing potential flooding

Tropical Storm Nicholas live updates: Disaster declared for 17 Texas counties facing potential flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster for 17 counties Monday as Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens severe damage for a large swath of the state. Those counties were: Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, San Patricio and Victoria. The state will add more counties if needed, his office said. Abbott cited the possibility of property damage and death from flash floods, storm surge and wind…

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Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 17 Texas counties ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 17 Texas counties ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas

TEXAS, USA — Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 17 counties in Southeast Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas. Abbott said more counties will be added as needs are identified.  “Texans throughout the Gulf Coast should prepare now for the impact of Tropical Storm Nicholas, which is expected to bring severe rain and flooding to these communities,” said Governor Abbott. “The State of Texas is working closely with officials on the ground…

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Live storm updates: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 17 Texas counties due to Tropical Storm Nicholas

Live storm updates: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 17 Texas counties due to Tropical Storm Nicholas

The heaviest rain and strongest wind gusts are expected later in the day Monday and through early Tuesday. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. LATEST WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nicholas bringing rain to the Texas coast  RELATED: School closings associated with…

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Live storm updates: ERCOT prepares power grid ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas

Live storm updates: ERCOT prepares power grid ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas

The heaviest rain and strongest wind gusts are expected later in the day Monday and through early Tuesday. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. LATEST WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nicholas bringing rain to the Texas coast  RELATED: School closings associated with…

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San Antonio non-profit leader helps with cleanup from Hurricane Ida with supplies donated by Spurs

San Antonio non-profit leader helps with cleanup from Hurricane Ida with supplies donated by Spurs

A group called San Antonio Aware and Prepared is wrapping up a weekend in Louisiana assisting in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. SAN ANTONIO — With eyes on Tropical Storm Nicholas—many are still dealing with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ida. A San Antonio man is in Louisiana right now assisting with cleanup efforts there. The road to recovery is a long one—as Joseph Villarreal describes it for many people he’s spoken with in Louisiana. “This…

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Live storm updates: Storm Surge Warning in effect for Chambers County due to Tropical Storm Nicholas

Live storm updates: Storm Surge Warning in effect for Chambers County due to Tropical Storm Nicholas

The heaviest rain and strongest wind gusts are expected later in the day Monday and through early Tuesday. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. LATEST WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nicholas bringing rain to the Texas coast  RELATED: School closings associated with…

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