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As of Sunday evening, predictions were that Tropical Storm Beta would be scooting its way to a landfall along the coastal bend of Texas Monday afternoon. Beta remains a relatively slow moving storm, but it has not intensified and it should weaken rather quickly once it moves inland. As a result, the greatest threat from the storm inland is rainfall, the first bands of which we experienced on Sunday. Along the coast, there will be…

Beta’s winds have decreased to 50 mph in the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta continues its path toward the Texas Gulf coast. The storm is now expected to make landfall on Monday evening as it is very slow moving, according to the National Hurricane Center.  LIVE VIDEO NOW: We’re streaming #HTownRush in the video player on this page with live coverage from KHOU 11 Little change in strength is…

Beta’s winds have decreased to 50 mph in the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta continues its path toward the Texas Gulf coast. The storm is now expected to make landfall on Monday evening as it is very slow moving, according to the National Hurricane Center.  LIVE VIDEO NOW: We’re streaming #HTownRush in the video player on this page with live coverage from KHOU 11 Little change in strength is…

Beta’s winds have decreased to 50 mph in the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta continues its path toward the Texas Gulf coast. The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center.  Little change in strength is projected through landfall. Once inland, the storm will move along the coast through Wednesday.  As of the Monday 4 a.m. update, the storm’s winds were…

Full list of school closures in the Houston area due to Tropical Storm Beta. HOUSTON — Several school districts in the Houston area have temporarily closed in preparation for severe weather expected in wake of Tropical Storm Beta. Click here to find the latest information on Tropical Storm Beta. This list will be updated periodically as more school closures are confirmed. Houston area school districts Galveston ISD is closely monitoring local weather conditions and is…

GALVESTON, Texas — On Galveston Island, visitors packed the beaches and residents packed the grocery stores. Tropical Storm Beta is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to cause flooding along the Gulf Coast. The concern on the island appeared to be relatively low compared to the sentiment ahead of Hurricane Laura a few weeks ago. The Galveston Beach Patrol canvassed the beaches at approximately 6 p.m., telling swimmers it was time to…

SEABROOK, Texas — The Seabrook mayor has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents and businesses in low-lying areas, specifically lower Todville from Red Bluff south to SH 146 and Baywood Drive. “This notice is very important to elderly residents and/or people with medical conditions. We encourage these residents to evacuate these portions of the city at your convenience, however, due to rain, storm surge and the probability of heavy traffic you are encouraged to do…

The Saturday morning forecast of Tropical Storm Beta from the National Hurricane Center. Galveston County officials are asking residents of zip codes 77623, 77617, and 77650 to evacuate ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. The evacuation began 9:00 a.m. Saturday and runs through Thursday at 12:00 p.m. The storm is expected to be a “long duration rainfall event,” according to the National Hurricane Center. Galveston County officials expect high wind speeds or storm surge to disrupt…

Tropical Storm Beta has 60 mile-per-hour sustained winds as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta continues moving through the Gulf of Mexico. It’s expected to strengthen into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. The forecast track for the Gulf system remains uncertain. As of 4 a.m. Saturday, Tropical Storm Beta had 60 mph sustained winds with gusts at 70. It was moving to the north at 8…

Tropical Storm Beta has 60 mile-per-hour sustained winds as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta continues moving through the Gulf of Mexico. It’s expected to strengthen into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. The forecast track for the Gulf system remains uncertain. As of 4 a.m. Saturday, Tropical Storm Beta had 60 mph sustained winds with gusts at 70. It was moving to the north at 8…

Tropical Depression 22 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Beta and will likely bring heavy rainfall along the Texas Coast. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Beta is now in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center, and it’s expected to be a big rainmaker. The forecast track for the Gulf system remains uncertain. It could become a Category 1 hurricane over the next few days and will likely bring heavy rain along the Texas…

Tropical Depression 22 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Beta. The Gulf system became Tropical Depression 22 Thursday evening and continues to strengthen, although its forecast track remains uncertain. It is now expected to possibly become a Category 1 hurricane over the next few days. As of the 4 p.m. Friday update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beta had 40 mph sustained winds and was moving north-northeast at 9 mph. It’s 280 miles east-southeast…

Tropical Storm Beta formed Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Tropical Storm Beta formed Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Photo: National Hurricane Center Photo: National Hurricane Center Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Tropical Storm Beta formed Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Tropical Storm Beta formed Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Photo: National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Beta forms in Gulf of Mexico Back to Gallery Tropical Storm Beta formed in the Gulf of Mexico…

Tropical Depression 22 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Beta. The Gulf system became Tropical Depression 22 Thursday evening and continues to strengthen, although its forecast track remains uncertain. It is now expected to possibly become a Category 1 hurricane over the next few days. As of the 4 p.m. Friday update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beta had 40 mph sustained winds and was moving north-northeast at 9 mph. It’s 280 miles east-southeast…