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https://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/article/Severe-storms-bring-tornado-warning-flash-15301390.php By ShaCamree Gowdy Updated 3:29 pm CDT, Thursday, May 28, 2020 Radar from the National Weather Service shows storms over Galveston on Thursday afternoon. Radar from the National Weather Service shows storms over Galveston on Thursday afternoon. Photo: NWS Photo: NWS Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Radar from the National Weather Service shows storms over Galveston on Thursday afternoon. Radar from the National Weather Service shows storms over Galveston…

Coverage shouldn’t be as widespread and the storms shouldn’t be as severe, but stay weather ready with the KHOU app. Author: Erika Lopez (KHOU 11), David Paul, Chita Craft Published: 8:01 AM CDT March 22, 2020 Updated: 12:27 PM CDT May 28, 2020 HOUSTON — Liberty County is under a tornado warning until 12:30 p.m.  “This storm is moving east at 20 mph. Quarter size hail and 60 mph wind gusts are possible within this…

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 Thursday’s Houston Matters: Weather has delayed the NASA and SpaceX launch of two astronauts from U.S. soil — the first such launch in nine years. The next opportunity for launch is Saturday afternoon. Also this hour: We learn how each year’s hurricane forecast is made and what’s expected this season. Plus an expert on…

COLLEGE STATION — An iconic bar in Aggieland was heavily hit by Wednesday’s storms. The Dixie Chicken had a partial roof collapse Wednesday night as bargoers watched inside. Video shared with KHOU and on social media show water leaking through the roof at the back of the bar as the ceiling slowly sank. Eventually, it collapsed onto the floor and nearby tables. No injuries were reported. “Really 2020 you had to take the Dixie Chicken…

Severe weather is predicted for Houston on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Severe weather is predicted for Houston on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Severe weather is predicted for Houston on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Severe weather is predicted for Houston on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Houston under ‘marginal’ risk for severe weather Wednesday…

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning in effect for northwestern Harris, eastern Waller, and southwestern Montgomery counties until 5 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning in effect for northwestern Harris, eastern Waller, and southwestern Montgomery counties until 5 p.m. Photo: NWS Photo: NWS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning in effect for northwestern Harris,…

A tornado warning was issued for the Houston area on Sunday afternoon.

Madison Key’s family lake house in Onalaska was leveled by a tornado on April 22 that reached EF-2 wind speeds. ONALASKA, Texas — High school seniors graduating in 2020 are not getting the pomp, circumstance, and celebration they expected. In the Polk County town of Onalaska, Texas, the COVID-19 pandemic is not the only disaster upending lives. On April 22, a tornado ripped through the small town, killing three people, and injuring 33 others. Homes…

Madison Key’s family lake house in Onalaska was leveled by a tornado on April 22 that reached EF-2 wind speeds. ONALASKA, Texas — High school seniors graduating in 2020 are not getting the pomp, circumstance, and celebration they expected. In the Polk County town of Onalaska, Texas, the COVID-19 pandemic is not the only disaster upending lives. On April 22, a tornado ripped through the small town, killing three people, and injuring 33 others. Homes…

Ready Harris is looking at how to safely evacuate people while maintaining social distancing.         

In an image provided by NASA, Hurricane Florence, seen from the International Space Station, in the Atlantic in September 2018. An analysis of satellite imagery from the past four decades suggests that global warming has increased the chances of storms reaching Category 3 or higher. (NASA via The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. — less In an image provided by NASA, Hurricane Florence, seen from the International Space Station, in the Atlantic…

Fort Bend County has a new Strike Team to help on the front lines against COVID-19. Its first task is to ensure all nursing home residents and staff are tested. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — On Tuesday, Fort Bend County’s Commissioners Court signed off on a COVID-19 Strike Team that will be on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with any other crisis that might arise in the future. It formed out of…

A vehicle drives through a flood during Hurricane Dorian in Conway, S.C., on Sept. 5, 2019. A vehicle drives through a flood during Hurricane Dorian in Conway, S.C., on Sept. 5, 2019. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Charles Mostoller. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Charles Mostoller. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A vehicle drives through a flood during Hurricane Dorian in Conway, S.C., on Sept. 5, 2019. A vehicle drives through…

Updated 7:46 am CDT, Monday, May 18, 2020 Warm weather draws crowds to the oceanfront, Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Va. (Kaitlin McKeown/The Daily Press via AP) Warm weather draws crowds to the oceanfront, Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Va. (Kaitlin McKeown/The Daily Press via AP) Photo: Kaitlin McKeown, AP Photo: Kaitlin McKeown, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Warm weather draws crowds to the oceanfront,…