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The National Weather Service predicts these rainfall estimates for a severe weather system blowing through Houston on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The National Weather Service predicts these rainfall estimates for a severe weather system blowing through Houston on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 The National Weather Service predicts these rainfall estimates for a severe weather system blowing…

HOUSTON — A threat for severe storms returns to Southeast Texas and parts of the Houston area late Thursday, according to KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft. The greatest chance to see severe conditions will be in our southwest counties and areas west of Houston. TRACK THE WEATHER: Houston weather radar WEATHER ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download the new KHOU 11 app What to expect At minimum, it appears heavy rain, lightning and thunder will be pretty widespread…

HOUSTON — Spring is a time when summer is trying to move in while winter tries to hold on. That can set up some big temperature swings, and the threat for severe thunderstorms.  That threat for severe storms will come Thursday afternoon and evening, as the first of several cold fronts moves in. Hail, wind gusts 40-60 mph and isolated tornadoes will all be possible with Thursday’s storms. TRACK THE WEATHER: Houston weather radar WEATHER ALERTS…

HOUSTON — The tropical meteorologists at Colorado State University, headed by Dr. Phil Klotzbach, has released their prediction for the upcoming 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and already it’s looking to be a busy one. Klotzbach and his team are calling for an above-average hurricane season totaling: 16 named storms 8 hurricanes 4 major hurricanes The average number of storms we see in a given year is 12.  Klotzbach says a couple of factors have lined…

Matthew Cappucci, The Washington Post Published 12:19 pm CDT, Thursday, April 2, 2020 This satellite image obtained from NOAA/RAMMB, shows Tropical Storm Dorian as it approaching the Bahamas and Florida at 22:20UTC on August 31, 2019. This satellite image obtained from NOAA/RAMMB, shows Tropical Storm Dorian as it approaching the Bahamas and Florida at 22:20UTC on August 31, 2019. Photo: HO, Getty Photo: HO, Getty Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1…

ABILENE, Texas — Cars were damaged and fences were knocked down at two Abilene prisons after a tornado touched down early Thursday morning. The tornado damaged the Robertson and Middleton units with winds reaching upwards of 135 mph. Video shared by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which oversees the state’s prison system, shows security footage as the tornado blows through. A car rolled down the street, fences shook in the wind and dust and…

Storms are expected throughout Houston today ahead of a cool front, bringing a relatively small chance of severe weather.

HOUSTON — They may be AFC South rivals, but when it comes to helping a community in need, the Texans, Jaguars and Colts didn’t hesitate to help out the Tennessee Titans after destructive tornadoes ripped through the state last week. The NFL teams teamed up to donate $100,000 to the relief efforts. The Titans are directing all donations to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Eighteen people were killed when a tornado swept through Putnam…

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 Monday’s Houston Matters: We get the latest on the COVID-19 situation in Greater Houston. Also this hour: An expert from the National Weather Service helps prepare for severe weather events from thunderstorms, to flash flooding, to tornadoes. Then, an area program combines the pace and volume of speed-dating with the stress of a job…

Published 11:00 pm CST, Saturday, March 7, 2020 BuildAid, a HomeAid and Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) rebuild initiative for pre-qualified homeowners whose homes flooded because of Hurricane Harvey, is winding down operations in the first quarter of 2020. HomeAid reported that BuildAid officially restored 257 homes within Houston and outlying areas. The agency also announced that the average cost of restoration was approximately $31,077 per home. For the 114 homes that received furnishings, the cost…

The Telephone Rd bridge crosses over Brays Bayou. Construction is starting this spring on three bridges that cross Brays Bayou, part of an ongoing effort to improve the flow of storm water to alleviate flooding. The Harris County Flood Control District is working with the City of Houston to replace the bridges on Telephone Road and Lawndale Street. The project also includes the elevation of the Brays Bayou bridge at Hillcroft Street, which will be…

A map shows the severe weather risk for Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Southeast Texas. A map shows the severe weather risk for Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Southeast Texas. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 A map shows the severe weather risk for Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Southeast Texas. A map shows the severe weather risk for Wednesday, March 4,…

By Danny Hermosillo, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Published 3:12 pm CST, Monday, March 2, 2020 The City of Houston Public Works gives a close-up view of the hulking 96-inch pipe that erupted near Clinton Drive and East Loop 610 on Thursday. The City of Houston Public Works gives a close-up view of the hulking 96-inch pipe that erupted near Clinton Drive and East Loop 610 on Thursday. Photo: Houston Public Works Photo: Houston Public Works Image…