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Portions of Galveston County and areas south are under a Tropical Storm Watch due to the possibility of gusty winds and downpours, especially along the coast. HOUSTON — Thursday was a nice break from the rain, but now we are expecting more widespread showers to move in starting on Friday. There’s only a 10% to 20% chance for rain throughout the morning Friday. Expect a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms after lunchtime – this…

HOUSTON — Thursday was a nice break from the rain, but now we are expecting more widespread showers to move in starting on Friday. There’s only a 10% to 20% chance for rain throughout the morning Friday. Expect a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms after lunchtime – this afternoon into the early evening. Expect scattered downpours through the weekend – a 50% to 60% chance. Showers and storms continue early next week as well.

We’re looking a little better in Houston as the storm’s forecast track continues to shift south HOUSTON — The KHOU weather team and National Hurricane Center are tracking two tropical systems, one of which could bring rain to the Houston area. Tropical Depression Eight strengthened to become Tropical Storm Hanna late Thursday night in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s headed for the South Texas coast. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Gonzalo is picking up steam in the…

Tropical Depression Eight, expected to become Tropical Storm Hanna, is in the Gulf of Mexico and will bring heavy rain to Texas. HOUSTON — KHOU and the National Hurricane Center are tracking two tropical systems, one of which that could affect Houston-area weather. Tropical Depression Eight is in the Gulf and is headed for the Texas coast. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Gonzalo is picking up steam in the Atlantic. Get the updates on each below. Tropical…

Tropical Depression Eight, expected to become Tropical Storm Hanna, is in the Gulf of Mexico and will bring heavy rain to Texas. HOUSTON — We are tracking a couple of tropical disturbances: one in the Gulf of Mexico (Tropical Depression Eight) and another in the Atlantic (Tropical Storm Gonzalo). Get the updates on each below. Tropical Depression Eight This is our primary concern along the Texas coast right now as it is expected to bring…

Tropical Depression 8 is expected to be upgraded to tropical storm Hanna on Friday and is projected to make landfall Saturday morning between Palacios and Port Mansfield. Updated 5:43 p.m. CT Friday Houston may seem heavy rain over the weekend as Tropical Storm Hanna continues in from the Gulf of Mexico toward Southeast Texas. Forecasters issued a hurricane warning for parts of the Texas coast as Hanna threatened to bring heavy rain, rough waters and…

Tropical Depression Eight is in the Gulf of Mexico and will bring heavy rain to Texas; Tropical Storm Gonzalo is in the Atlantic. HOUSTON — We are tracking a couple of tropical disturbances: one in the Gulf of Mexico (Tropical Depression Eight) and another in the Atlantic (Tropical Storm Gonzalo). Get the updates on each below. Tropical Depression Eight A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect from High Island (Galveston County) down to Mansfield…

Ready Harris and the American Red Cross have plans in place in case people need to evacuate to meet CDC guidelines. HOUSTON — Texas residents are keeping a close eye on a tropical disturbance in the Gulf. At the moment, it has a 50-percent chance of developing over the next five days. RELATED: First hurricane of the season forms in Pacific; Hurricane Douglas could impact Hawaii next week It is a reminder to stay weather…

We know you are a little caught up at the moment with a pandemic, civil unrest, an economic meltdown and what feels like the disintegration of the fabric of society as we know it, but this is your friendly reminder it is hurricane season. And you need look no further than the current tropical outlook to reinforce that unfortunate reality. Welcome to 2020. As of Monday evening, three separate tropical disturbances were spread across the…

Houston temperatures continue to soar and we could see a 100+ through the weekend.. HOUSTON — Ready, set, sweat! July is about to show us what it’s made of with our first triple digit heat looking likely this coming weekend. If you’re looking for any rain relief, there isn’t a single drop in sight; at least for the next 7 to 10 days.  Most importantly, take breaks in the A/C so your body’s core temperature…

Once again this week, much of East Texas will sit beneath a haze of dust that has traveled across the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert. Unlike last Friday, it won’t be quite as intense, but anyone with allergies or asthma will certainly feel the effects. This time of year, sand drifting on winds aloft thousands of miles is not uncommon. However, this year has been some of the strongest plumes we have seen in…

The hurricane season is upon us, and since the greater Houston area is especially hurricane-prone, you should prepare your family and your property to minimize damage. First, develop a family hurricane preparedness plan before an actual storm threatens your area. The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas offers the following tips when developing a plan:  Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family.  Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge,…

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Some street flooding was reported in the Katy area and in parts of SW Houston early this morning. HOUSTON — After several flash flood warnings and a flash flood watch, the worst of this morning’s weather has pushed to areas east of Houston. All flash flood watches and warnings have expired for the time being. There is, however, a river flood warning for South Mayde Creek near Greenhouse Road and for the Addicks Reservoir. Minor…

The worst of this morning’s weather is now pushing to the southeast, giving the Katy area a break. HOUSTON — A Flash Flood Warning continues for northeastern Jackson County, south central Austin County southeastern Colorado County, west central Fort Bend County and Wharton County until 10 a.m. Thursday. The worst of this morning’s weather is now pushing to the southeast, giving Katy and the rest of Fort Bend County/western Harris County a break from the…