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The National Weather Service’s wind speed probabilities map for Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 4 a.m. The National Weather Service’s wind speed probabilities map for Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 4 a.m. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The National Weather Service’s wind speed probabilities map for Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 4 a.m. The National Weather Service’s wind speed probabilities map…

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: We reflect on Tuesday’s march in downtown Houston in response to the death of George Floyd. And we get the latest on Tropical Storm Cristobal in the Gulf of Mexico, which is expected to move toward the U.S. Gulf Coast late this weekend. Also this hour: In our weekly political roundup,…

There’s still significant uncertainty regarding its track and intensity by the weekend. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm ‘Cristobal’ formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico this morning. This is the earliest we have had the third name storm form on record, and records go back to 1851.     Hurricane Hunters flew into Tropical Depression 3 earlier today and found max sustained winds at 40 mph which means that this system was officially a Tropical Storm….

Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: National Weather Service Tropical depression in Gulf upgraded; Tropical Storm Cristobal confirmed Back to Gallery Tropical Depression Three has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Cristobal, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 40 mph. The storm is expected to remain in the Bay of Campeche before likely moving into the central Gulf by Friday and Saturday….

There’s still significant uncertainty regarding its track and intensity by the weekend. Spotty shower chances are with us today. HOUSTON — Hurricane season started yesterday, and right on schedule, we had a brewing tropical system.  By the afternoon hours yesterday, we had a tropical depression (TD#3) and then by the late morning hours today, we had Tropical Storm Cristobal.  This is the earliest we have had the third name storm form on record, and records…

Hurricane Hunters have found that Tropical Depression 3 has become Tropical Storm Cristobal. HOUSTON — Hurricane season started yesterda, and right on schedule we have a system developing in the southern Gulf of Mexico.  The National Hurricane Center along with global computer modes suggest this system could strengthen into a Tropical Storm by the afternoon today. It’s too early to tell exactly who will be a risk from this storm so it is important everyone…

The storm continues on a northern track. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Gulf late Tuesday morning and continues to move northward. Yesterday was the official kick off to the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s already turning out to be busy.  We already had Arthur and Bertha form in the second half of May. Where it came from Tropical Storm Amanda from the eastern Pacific developed…

The depression will soon be upgraded to Tropical Storm Cristobal. HOUSTON — Maximum sustained winds now at 35 mph which shows tropical depression #3 is gaining strength and organization, as of the National Hurricane Center’s 10 a.m. update on Tuesday. It could become Tropical Storm Cristobal by this afternoon.  Yesterday was the official kick off to the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s already turning out to be busy.  We already had Arthur and Bertha…

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure that may develop into our next named system. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the possibility of a tropical storm forming in the gulf later this week. As of Sunday afternoon, the NHC has increased the probability of development to 50 percent over the next five days.  It is far too early for specifics but here’s what we know as of right…

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure that may develop into our next named system. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center is urging all residents along the gulf coast to keep a close eye on the gulf due to possible development this week. As of Sunday afternoon, the NHC has increased the probability of development to 50 percent over the next five days.  It is far too early for specifics but…

Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Photo: NWS Photo: NWS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. Photo: NWS Tropical Storm Amanda forms in Pacific, may threaten Gulf of Mexico Back to Gallery…

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By Jared Porche, Generator Industries Published 11:00 pm CDT, Saturday, May 30, 2020 June 1 is the official start of hurricane season. Forecasters predict higher than normal activity and are helping local emergency managers prepare for a hurricane season that may be complicated by coronavirus. The need to prepare is more important than ever. Now more than ever, people are reliant on electricity to power their homes. Many have been working from home and have children…