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Hurricane Laura could be a Category 3 storm with a dangerous storm surge when it makes landfall later this week. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team and National Hurricane Center are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Laura, which is currently a Category 1.  It’s expected to be a Category 3 hurricane that will pose a significant threat to either the upper Texas Coast or Louisiana. The most recent spaghetti models don’t agree on where Laura…

Hurricane Laura could be a Category 3 storm with a dangerous storm surge when it makes landfall later this week. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team and National Hurricane Center are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Laura, which is currently a Category 1.  It’s expected to be a Category 3 hurricane that will pose a significant threat to either the upper Texas Coast or Louisiana. The most recent spaghetti models don’t agree on where Laura…

Many school districts are watching the tropics before making any announcements, but some have already made the decision to close. HOUSTON — With the forecast cone of Hurricane Laura including Houston and north Gulf Coast on its western edge, school districts across southeastern Texas are watching the weather to prepare for any potential impact the storm may bring.  School closures  Anahuac ISD will be closed Tuesday through Friday August 25th-28th. This includes ALL school activities….

All eyes are on Hurricane Laura, which is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to be a Category 3 before landfall. HOUSTON — Residents along the Southeast Texas and Louisiana coastlines are keeping a very close eye on Hurricane Laura. The National Hurricane Center’s latest track for Hurricane Laura has it making landfall, possibly as a Category 3 hurricane, sometime late Wednesday into early Thursday. What we don’t know is exactly where…

We wish we could report better news this morning, but forecast models have continued to trend westward overnight and now have a potentially very dangerous category 3 or 4 hurricane bearing down on the upper Texas coast overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The ridge of high pressure that is steering the storm is a little strong than anticipated, hence the westward nudge in the forecast track. As of the 10 a.m. update, the cone of uncertainty…

People in Houston and all along the Gulf coast are keeping a very close eye on Tropical Storm Laura. As the uncertainty of Hurricane Laura continues to linger, several cities and counties have issued mandatory or voluntary evacuations for areas that are near the Gulf and most likely to be impacted by the storm. Mandatory evacuations Galveston — The city has issued a mandatory evacuation, instructing all residents to leave the island no later than Wednesday…

All eyes are on Hurricane Laura, which is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to be a Category 3 before landfall. HOUSTON — People in Houston and all along the Gulf coast are keeping a very close eye on Hurricane Laura. The National Hurricane Center‘s latest track has it making landfall possibly as a Category 3 hurricane sometime late Wednesday into early Thursday along the western Louisiana coast or southeast Texas coastline….

HOUSTON — Houston’s game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday has been moved to Tuesday and will be played as part of a doubleheader because of Hurricane Laura.  The Astros were supposed to wrap up a four-game series with the Angels on Thursday afternoon. Instead, they will play a doubleheader starting at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday.  It’s the second doubleheader to be held at Minute Maid Stadium since the venue was built. The first one…

All eyes are on Hurricane Laura, which is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to be a Category 3 before landfall. HOUSTON — People in Houston and all along the Gulf coast are keeping a very close eye on Hurricane Laura. The National Hurricane Center‘s latest track has it making landfall possibly as a Category 3 hurricane sometime Wednesday into Thursday along the western Louisiana coast or East Texas coastline. LIVE VIDEO…

At Chron.com, we’ve rounded up the top ten essential and unconventional storm hacks that we’ve discovered across the internet that can help you navigate through Tropical Storm Laura. At Chron.com, we’ve rounded up the top ten essential and unconventional storm hacks that we’ve discovered across the internet that can help you navigate through Tropical Storm Laura. Photo: Mark Mulligan/Staff Photographer Photo: Mark Mulligan/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Image 1 of 11…

The City Of Galveston has issued a mandatory evacuation in preparation of Hurricane Laura. The City Of Galveston has issued a mandatory evacuation in preparation of Hurricane Laura. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The City Of Galveston has issued a mandatory evacuation in preparation of Hurricane Laura. The City Of Galveston has issued a mandatory evacuation in preparation of Hurricane Laura….

Wind blows the flags on a life guard station near the Pleasure Pier on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning. Wind blows the flags on a life guard station near the Pleasure Pier on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Laura was upgraded to a hurricane Tuesday morning. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close…

By Sonia Ramirez, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Published 8:48 am CDT, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 As Hurricane Laura intensifies and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane by Wednesday night, now is the time to not only get your storm kits ready, but your pet’s as well. As Hurricane Laura intensifies and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane by Wednesday night, now is…

By Isaac Windes and Jay R. Jordan Updated 8:35 am CDT, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 The latest track forecast for Tropical Storm Laura as of Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The latest track forecast for Tropical Storm Laura as of Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Photo: National Hurricane Center Photo: National Hurricane Center Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The latest track forecast for Tropical Storm Laura as of Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020….