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Hurricane Ian is approaching western Cuba and is expected to move toward Florida, triggering a series of alerts and storm watches. This satellite image was captured shortly after Monday’s sunrise. NOAA/NESDIS/STAR Updated September 26, 2022 at 10:45 AM ET Hurricane Ian is projected to bring a perilous storm surge and winds as strong as 140 mph when it nears Florida’s Gulf Coast in the middle of this week, the National Hurricane Center said on Monday….

The Texas Gulf Coast Region will send one of their own to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian’s possible landfall later this week. Author: Ugochi Iloka, John Diaz, Associated Press Published: 6:20 AM CDT September 26, 2022 Updated: 6:28 AM CDT September 26, 2022 HOUSTON — Representatives from the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region will be sending one of their own to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian‘s possible landfall. The Red Cross said it’s…

Ian currently poses no threat to Southeast Texas but it’s something those along the Gulf Coast are going to want to monitor closely. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Ian now joins Tropical Storm Gaston, Tropical Storm Hermine and Hurricane Fiona.  Ian formed in the Caribbean Friday night as a minimal tropical storm moving northwest. It is forecasted to skirt by Jamaica Saturday and Sunday as a moderate tropical storm before hearing to the Cayman Islands where…

Ian currently poses no threat to Southeast Texas but it’s something those along the Gulf Coast are going to want to monitor closely. HOUSTON — Hermine has formed, but not in the Caribbean. Tropical Depression #10 off the coast of Africa achieved tropical storm force winds ahead of Tropical Depression #9 in the Caribbean, therefore becoming Hermine. TD 9 will take on the name Ian after it strengthens. Tropical Depression #9 in the Caribbean is…

Tropical Storm Hermine formed Friday afternoon off the coast of Africa. The next named storm will be Ian. HOUSTON — Hermine has formed, but not in the Caribbean. Tropical Depression #10 off the coast of Africa achieved tropical storm force winds ahead of Tropical Depression #9 in the Caribbean, therefore becoming Hermine. TD 9 will take on the name Ian after it strengthens. Tropical Depression #9 in the Caribbean is still battling wind shear which…

Ashley Brown / Houston Public Media The American Red Cross has sent 200 volunteers to Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Fiona. The American Red Cross sent 200 volunteers to Puerto Rico to aid in recovery efforts after Hurricane Fiona hit the island. American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast CEO Charles Blake said his team is supporting the island’s government and operating shelters. “(We are also) conducting disaster assessments, and providing emergency relief supplies to…

Invest 98L now has a 90% chance of development and could eventually threaten the Yucatan, Cuba and possibly the United States. HOUSTON — We are tracking four different spots out there, but that tropical wave east of the Caribbean with a 90% chance for development has our attention. This one has the potential to develop in the Caribbean Sea later this week. If it does indeed develop, it could eventually threaten the Yucatan, Cuba and…

The images of the devastation in Puerto Rico are heartbreaking and there are ways you can help. But do your research before you donate. HOUSTON — The damage from Hurricane Fiona has devastated Puerto Rico with flooding and widespread power outages. Grassroots organizations on the island are taking donations to help those without electricity and running water. “We are still in the zone of danger and not out and about,” said Dr. Michelle Carlo, Medical Advisor for…

The images of the devastation in Puerto Rico are heartbreaking and there are ways you can help. But do your research before you donate. HOUSTON — The damage from Hurricane Fiona has devastated Puerto Rico with flooding and widespread power outages. Grassroots organizations on the island are taking donations to help those without electricity and running water. “We are still in the zone of danger and not out and about,” said Dr. Michelle Carlo, Medical Advisor for…

Invest 98L now has an 80% chance of development and could eventually threaten the Yucatan, Cuba and possibly even the United States. HOUSTON — We’re still near the peak of hurricane season, and the tropical Atlantic has gotten busy. We are currently tracking four different spots out there, but that tropical wave east of the Caribbean with an 80% chance for development has our attention. This one has the potential to develop in the Caribbean…

The hurricane damaged the power grid leaving 1.3 million people without power. “The damages that we are seeing are catastrophic,” Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. HOUSTON — A Houston nonprofit with volunteers on the ground in Puerto Rico is organizing a relief effort after Hurricane Fiona left the island with flooding and widespread power outages. “The damages that we are seeing are catastrophic,” Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. On Monday afternoon at the North Houston warehouse of…

HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Fiona bore down on the Dominican Republic Monday after knocking out the power grid and unleashing floods and landslides in Puerto Rico, where the governor said the damage was “catastrophic.” No deaths have been reported, but authorities in the U.S. territory said it was too early to estimate the damage from a storm that was still forecast to unleash torrential rain across Puerto Rico on Monday. Up to 30 inches (76…

It’s a tight-knit community. Some Puerto Ricans from Houston are on the island to help in the relief effort. HOUSTON — Houston is home to a large population of Puerto Rican people, many of whom still have family on the island as it’s being devastated by Hurricane Fiona. It’s a tight-knit community. Some Puerto Ricans from Houston are on the island to help in the relief effort. One couple who owns a local business here…

HOUSTON — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory in northeast Houston until 6 p.m. on Saturday. This weekend for the most part looks tranquil. Today is similar to yesterday, we top off in the low 90s but for lots of us it’ll feel like the low triple digits with the humidity. We’ll see cloud cover building this afternoon and 40% of the viewing area is likely to see a passing shower. For…