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Hurricane Nicholas updates: Storm upgraded to Category 1 hurricane
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain and powerful wind as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Hurricane Nicholas is edging closer to landfall. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday night and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to…
Read MoreCenterPoint: 'Extended power outages likely' during Hurricane Nicholas; ERCOT says grid is ready
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said crews will be deployed as quickly as possible to restore to restore outages. HOUSTON — Hurricane Nicholas is expected to cause “extended power outages” as it moves across Southeast Texas with winds at nearly 75 mph, according to CenterPoint. As of 10 p.m. CenterPoint reported nearly 25,000 customers without power. That number is expected to grow quickly throughout the night. In a news conference Monday night, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said…
Read MoreResidents along Brays Bayou hoping recent expansion prevents flooding during Tropical Storm Nicholas
After years of flooding, the Harris County Flood District worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers to widen and deepen Brays Bayou. HOUSTON — Residents in Meyerland, Bellaire and other neighborhoods along Brays Bayou have dealt with flooded homes over and over in recent years. They’re hoping and praying that a flood mitigation project that widened and deepened the bayou will keep it in its banks during Tropical Storm Nicholas. The Harris County Flood…
Read MoreCenterPoint: 'Extended power outages likely' during Tropical Storm Nicholas; ERCOT says grid is ready
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said crews will be deployed as quickly as possible to restore to restore outages. HOUSTON — Hurricane Nicholas is expected to cause “extended power outages” as it moves across Southeast Texas with 70 mph winds, according to CenterPoint. As of 9:25 p.m. CenterPoint reported 16,666 customers without power. That number is expected to grow quickly throughout the night. In a news conference Monday night, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said CenterPoint crews are…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicholas updates: Surfside without power as water crashes over sand dunes, TxDOT says
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain and powerful wind as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicholas updates: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo asks residents to stay home as storm moves through
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain and powerful wind as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicholas updates: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo gives live updates on storm
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…
Read MoreCenterPoint: 'Extended power outages likely' during Hurricane Nicholas; ERCOT says grid is ready
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said crews will be deployed as quickly as possible to restore to restore outages. HOUSTON — Hurricane Nicholas is expected to cause “extended power outages” as it moves across Southeast Texas with 70 mph winds, according to CenterPoint. In a news conference Monday night, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said CenterPoint crews are ready and will restore power as quickly as possible. RELATED: Report power outages; check outage map “I can assure you…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicholas updates: Several Houston-area H-E-Bs close early tonight
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicholas updates: Several Houston-area H-E-Bs to close early tonight
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicholas updates: Houston, Harris County leaders to give updates on Tropical Storm Nicholas
The storm is expected to bring a lot of rain as it moves right over Houston. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas is edging closer to landfall in Texas. It’s expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. RELATED: School closings associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas RELATED: High-water locations in Houston area due to Tropical…
Read MoreResidents along Brays Bayou hoping recent expansion prevents flooding during Hurricane Nicholas
After years of flooding, the Harris County Flood District worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers to widen and deepen Brays Bayou. HOUSTON — Residents in Meyerland, Bellaire and other neighborhoods along Brays Bayou have dealt with flooded homes over and over in recent years. They’re hoping and praying that a flood mitigation project that widened and deepened the bayou will keep it in its banks during Hurricane Nicholas. The Harris County Flood District…
Read MoreGov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 17 Texas counties ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas
TEXAS, USA — Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 17 counties in Southeast Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas. Abbott said more counties will be added as needs are identified. “Texans throughout the Gulf Coast should prepare now for the impact of Tropical Storm Nicholas, which is expected to bring severe rain and flooding to these communities,” said Governor Abbott. “The State of Texas is working closely with officials on the ground…
Read MoreLive storm updates: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 17 Texas counties due to Tropical Storm Nicholas
The heaviest rain and strongest wind gusts are expected later in the day Monday and through early Tuesday. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed in the Gulf and is expected to have a significant impact in Southeast Texas. In Houston, we can expect the heaviest rainfall and flood threat on Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well. LATEST WEATHER UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nicholas bringing rain to the Texas coast RELATED: School closings associated with…
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