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CrowdSource Rescue was born as Hurricane Harvey hit Houston. Now they’re applying those lessons learned to the war in Ukraine. KYIV, Ukraine — A Houston-based disaster non-profit is currently on the ground in Ukraine. CrowdSource Rescue is helping Ukrainians on the ground thanks to lessons they learned during Hurricane Harvey. They say the same spirit that helped Houston rally together during a natural disaster is fueling Ukraine today. According to its website, CrowdSource Rescue was born…

Experts say the Ike Dike is needed to protect the Port of Houston and the continent’s largest petrochemical complex from deadly, devastating storm surge. HOUSTON — Hurricane season will be here again in just a few months and due to climate change the storms are more frequent and more severe than ever before.  That’s why an extraordinary project called the “Ike Dike” is back in the spotlight. Officials say it’s the key to saving the…

Experts say the Ike Dike is needed to protect the Port of Houston and the continent’s largest petrochemical complex from deadly, devastating storm surge. HOUSTON — Hurricane season will be here again in just a few months and due to climate change the storms are more frequent and more severe than ever before.  That’s why an extraordinary project called the “Ike Dike” is back in the spotlight. Officials say it’s the key to saving the…

Rain won’t be too much of a problem but some areas could see strong winds and possibly even hail. Author: Tim Pandajis, Chita Craft, David Paul, Kim Castro, Pat Cavlin Published: 6:49 PM CDT March 20, 2022 Updated: 4:57 AM CDT April 12, 2022 HOUSTON — We are waking up warm and humid across the area. That will help fuel the area with the energy for storms. We will be on weather watch through the…

Rain won’t be too much of a problem but some areas could see strong winds and possibly even hail. Author: Tim Pandajis, Chita Craft, David Paul, Kim Castro, Pat Cavlin Published: 6:49 PM CDT March 20, 2022 Updated: 10:39 PM CDT April 11, 2022 HOUSTON — Humidity has returned due to a strong southerly wind that’s persisted since Sunday across our area. Going forward, the focus will be on the growing threat of strong to…

Storm chances continue again on Wednesday. Author: Tim Pandajis, Chita Craft, David Paul, Kim Castro, Pat Cavlin Published: 6:49 PM CDT March 20, 2022 Updated: 7:17 PM CDT April 11, 2022 HOUSTON — Humidity has returned due to a strong southerly wind that’s persisted since Sunday across our area. Going forward, the focus will be on the growing threat of strong to severe thunderstorms due to a developing dryline slowly sliding through Texas. RELATED: How…

Most of the state of Texas is in some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 95.7% of the state is “abnormally dry,” which can lead to the postponement of planting and elevated risk of grass fires. Here are five things to know about the drought in Texas. Two-fifths of the state is in “extreme drought” Slightly more than 40% of Texas is experiencing an…

The firefighters worked with strike teams across the state to contain the Eastland Complex Wildfire. TEXAS, USA — The call came in and in 24 hours two firefighters from Spring had to pick up and go. It was seven nights away from home, fighting the biggest fire they’ve seen in Texas. “You have 6, 8, 10-foot flames, you can’t get ahead of it, so the best thing you can do is save the houses it’s…

The morning commute will be impacted by a line of storms with gusty winds. Author: Tim Pandajis, Chita Craft, David Paul, Kim Castro, Pat Cavlin Published: 6:49 PM CDT March 20, 2022 Updated: 9:37 AM CDT March 30, 2022 HOUSTON — A Tornado Warning for parts of Harris and Montgomery counties has expired. Cold front this morning is expected to bring scattered showers with a few thunderstorms. The severe weather threat to the Houston area…

The morning commute will be impacted by a line of storms with gusty winds. Author: Tim Pandajis, Chita Craft, David Paul, Kim Castro, Pat Cavlin Published: 6:49 PM CDT March 20, 2022 Updated: 9:10 AM CDT March 30, 2022 HOUSTON — The National Weather Service in League City has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Montgomery County and northwestern Harris County until 9:30 a.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over…

The last thing people want to see is another chance of severe weather. CROCKETT, Texas — What’s left of a heavily damaged convenience store is going in the trash one week after a tornado tore through part of Crockett, Texas. RELATED: 10 injured, dozens of homes destroyed after EF-2 tornado rips through Crockett “It looks a mess,” neighbor Shonda Harris said. “It’s destroyed.” Harris was grateful her family’s home at the end of Norman Lane…

A sunny March Saturday turned into a nightmare for day hikers in the hills around Boulder, Colorado.  Around 2 p.m., a wildfire began near the National Center for Atmospheric Research above the bustling college town. The wildfire was fueled by wind earlier in the day and quickly grew to 122 acres with no containment, Boulder Fire-Rescue spokesperson Marya Washburn said. Authorities issued an evacuation order for 19,400 people — including hikers who parked near NCAR…

News // Science & Environment Texans can either donate to the fund or those affected by the wildfires can apply to receive relief funds.  Chandler France, Texas Digital Reporter March 26, 2022 Texans can either donate the fund or those affected by the wildfires can apply to receive relief funds.  Nicolas Resille / EyeEm/Getty Images/EyeEm The Texas Farm Bureau has established the West Texas Wildfire Relief Fund to assist those affected by the over 86,000 acres…

News // Houston & Texas The teen only suffered minor cuts from the incident but his truck was heavily damaged.  Ariana Garcia March 25, 2022Updated: March 25, 2022 11:20 a.m. 1of3 A Central Texas teen caught driving through a tornado with his red truck is getting a brand new ride.  MediaNews Group/Boston Herald vi/MediaNews Group via Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less 2of3 A video uploaded by storm chaser Brian Emfinger shows a red truck getting tossed on…