Watch Live: Marco expected to become hurricane today, Laura moves closer to Gulf of Mexico

Watch Live: Marco expected to become hurricane today, Laura moves closer to Gulf of Mexico

Both storms are expected to be in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Marco formed in the Caribbean Friday night and is expected to move into the Gulf by early next week. And now, the National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marco will pick up hurricane strength today.  Marco is one of two systems the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on, and so are we as we…

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NWS: Tropical Storm Laura poses stronger threat to Texas than Marco

NWS: Tropical Storm Laura poses stronger threat to Texas than Marco

Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pose a stronger threat to Texas but the intensity of that possible storm is dependent on its track. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pose a stronger threat to Texas but the intensity of that possible storm is dependent on its track. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Tropical Storm Laura is expected to pose a…

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Download the KHOU 11 App to stay informed this Hurricane Season

Download the KHOU 11 App to stay informed this Hurricane Season

HOUSTON — With Hurricane Season in full swing, the best way to keep up with the latest forecasts is the FREE KHOU 11 news app. With the KHOU 11 news app, you’ll have the latest forecasts from the KHOU 11 Meteorologists at your fingertips, as well as the newest models, tracks, and projections for every storm. And if a storm is coming our way, we’ll live stream our newscast, as well as radars, around the…

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Tropical Storm Marco, Tropical Storm Laura both move closer to Gulf

Tropical Storm Marco, Tropical Storm Laura both move closer to Gulf

Both storms are expected to be in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Marco formed in the Caribbean Friday night and is expected to move into the Gulf by early next week. Marco is one of two systems the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on, and so are we as we reach the peak of hurricane season. The other is Tropical Storm Laura out in the Atlantic….

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Tropical Storm Marco forms in the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Marco forms in the Caribbean

The new forecast cones are out, and Tropical Storm Marco has formed in the Caribbean. HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Marco formed in the Caribbean Friday night and is expected to move into the Gulf by early next week. Marco is one of two systems the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on, and so are we and we reach the peak of hurricane season. The other is Tropical Storm Laura out in the Atlantic….

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Tropical Storm Marco forms in Caribbean, expected to move into Gulf along with Tropical Storm Laura

Tropical Storm Marco forms in Caribbean, expected to move into Gulf along with Tropical Storm Laura

The new forecast cones are out, and Tropical Storm Marco has formed. HOUSTON — We’re reaching the peak of hurricane season and there are two systems the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on, and so are we. One is Tropical Storm Laura out in the Atlantic. The other is Tropical Storm Marco, which formed in the Caribbean Friday night. Tropical Storm Laura moving west Tropical Storm Laura, which formed on Friday, shifted further…

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Mayor Turner, Houston Health urge COVID-19 testing before tropical storm systems hit Texas

Mayor Turner, Houston Health urge COVID-19 testing before tropical storm systems hit Texas

Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse said despite increasing capacity and shorter lines, fewer people are getting tested for coronavirus. HOUSTON — Public health officials urged Houstonians to get tested for COVID-19 before two tropical systems hit the Gulf Coast so that families can protect themselves and others during the storms. “It’s vital for us as a community to get a sense of what the viral activity is in the community, and it’s vital for…

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A Hurricane May Be on Its Way and For Houston Shelters That'll Mean a Mask-On Experience

A Hurricane May Be on Its Way and For Houston Shelters That'll Mean a Mask-On Experience

If Tropical Depression 14 turns into a hurricane, hits Houston and forces some residents into shelters, they’ll need to be wearing masks, Mayor Turner said during his Friday afternoon press conference. Turner led off the afternoon press conference with the possibility of bad weather in the area early next week, saying he wanted to give people time to be prepared. As usual with hurricanes it is not at all certain yet when, where exactly and…

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Tropical Storm Laura, Tropical Depression 14 both expected to move into Gulf

Tropical Storm Laura, Tropical Depression 14 both expected to move into Gulf

The National Hurricane Center has both storms pushing into the Gulf next week but it’s too soon to say where they’ll land. HOUSTON — We’re reaching the peak of hurricane season and there are two systems the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on, and so are we. Tropical Storm Laura What had been Depression 13 became Tropical Storm Laura Friday morning with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It is currently 230 miles…

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2 Hurricanes Could Form In Gulf Of Mexico Next Week — An Apparent First

2 Hurricanes Could Form In Gulf Of Mexico Next Week — An Apparent First

Tropical Storm Laura could become a hurricane early next week — around the same time another storm develops into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. The system is forecast to bring rain and flooding to Caribbean islands on its way to the U.S. mainland. Two tropical systems are heading toward the Gulf of Mexico, and both of them could become hurricanes before they near the U.S. mainland early next week, according to the National…

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Tropical Storm Laura forms in the Atlantic; depression 14 expected to move into Gulf

Tropical Storm Laura forms in the Atlantic; depression 14 expected to move into Gulf

The National Hurricane Center has both storms pushing into the Gulf next week but it’s too soon to say where they’ll land. HOUSTON — We’re reaching the peak of hurricane season and there are two systems the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on, and so are we. Tropical Storm Laura What had been Depression 13 became Tropical Storm Laura Friday morning with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It is currently 230 miles…

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Tropical depression 14 could be a hurricane when it hits Gulf Coast

Tropical depression 14 could be a hurricane when it hits Gulf Coast

The latest projections have what is now tropical depression 14 making landfall along the Gulf coast sometime Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The latest projections have what is now tropical depression 14 making landfall along the Gulf coast sometime Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Photo: National Hurricane Center Photo: National Hurricane Center Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The latest projections have what is now tropical depression 14 making landfall along the…

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Tropical Depression 13 has become Tropical Storm Laura on its slow journey toward the Gulf

Tropical Depression 13 has become Tropical Storm Laura on its slow journey toward the Gulf

HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Laura has formed in the Atlantic with 45 mph maximum sustained winds. What had been Tropical Depression 13 is currently 230 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands near the Caribbean.  The Hurricane Hunter found its center is further south than previously expected. Laura, is one of  three tropical waves coming out of the Atlantic that have a high chance of development in the next five days. It’s far too soon…

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