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In preparation for the storm, Texas Active Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 counties to Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration. BEAUMONT, Texas — As Hurricane Beryl approaches, heavy rain is expected to be the main threat with a band of 3″ to 6″ or more expected across the Southeast Texas area. In preparation for the storm, Texas Active Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 total counties to Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration including: Hardin Jasper Jefferson Liberty…

In preparation for the storm, Texas Active Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 counties to Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration. BEAUMONT, Texas — As Hurricane Beryl approaches, heavy rain is expected to be the main threat with a band of 3″ to 6″ or more expected across the Southeast Texas area. In preparation for the storm, Texas Active Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 total counties to Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration including: Hardin Jasper Jefferson Liberty…

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Friday, Padre Island homeowners were taking action to prepare for whatever Hurricane Beryl may bring. 3NEWS spoke to a couple of homeowners that say they began to board their windows up because of the uncertainty right now. Not knowing where exactly Beryl will make landfall is putting them on edge.  Many residents said it’s better to be safe than sorry. Branden Green said he first started getting calls about putting…

The Salvation Army San Antonio said it’s likely it will serve as a command center for the organization during the storm’s aftermath. SAN ANTONIO — With portions of South Texas now within the forecast cone of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott issued an advisory notice to the 39 Texas Emergency Management Council Agencies to prepare to support hurricane response and recovery. While it is still unclear the impact the storm will have on the state, the…

As Hurricane Beryl makes it way across the Yucatan Peninsula Friday and into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend, odds that Texas will see the impacts of the hurricane are increasing. While the hurricane is expected to weaken to a tropical storm as it crosses into the Gulf by Saturday, it’s slated to pick up some strength and reform into a hurricane by Sunday. Hurricane Beryl has already set records as being the earliest Category…

The Salvation Army San Antonio said it is likely it will serve as a command center for the organization during the aftermath of the storm. SAN ANTONIO — As portions of South Texas are now within the forecast cone of Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott issued an advisory notice to the 39 Texas Emergency Management Council Agencies to prepare to support hurricane response and recovery. While it is still unclear the impact the storm will…

Cities south of Corpus Christi under greatest threat.

The Town of Collierville said three of its firefighters joined three City of Millington firefighters on a mission to Ruidoso, New Mexico. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Six Mid-South firefighters are headed to New Mexico, on a mission to help an area devastated by recent wildfires and flash flooding. The Town of Collierville said three of its firefighters joined three City of Millington firefighters on a mission to Ruidoso, New Mexico, a tourist area in the mountains…

The tornado was weak in nature Wednesday evening and caused very minimal damage. The tornado was an EF0 with maximum wind gusts of 85 mph. ROCKPORT, Texas — The National Hurricane Center confirmed to 3NEWS on Thursday that a weak tornado hit the Rockport-Fulton area Wednesday evening. The storm caused minor damage, uplifting a few carports and sheds and damaging the roof of one home. Most of the homes and buildings in the area —…

Alberto flooded area beaches from Padre Island to Port Aransas and north to Rockport. But it could cause one positive — eliminate those tar balls. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — While Tropical Storm Alberto did not deliver a significant wallop to the Coastal Bend, it did cause some headaches on Padre Island and other island communities. Alberto flooded area beaches from Padre Island to Port Aransas and north to Rockport. The stormwaters also washed out the…

The “Wemby effect” is even impacting the weather. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama is often called “alien” or “generational.” But this might be the first time his name has been used to describe a weather system. With rainfall from Tropical Storm Alberto heading to San Antonio out of the Gulf of Mexico, a Weather Channel anchor did her best to put the magnitude of the storm in perspective. To share the…

San Antonio Water Systems crews are on site at a water main break on the Northeast Side after water began pouring out across I-35 near Eisenhauer Road. It didn’t take long for those online to start prodding the San Antonio water supplier over recent fee announcements for water wasters. Drivers headed north on I-35 near Eisenhauer may want to either slow down or find an alternate route as water is still pouring out over the highway….

Tuesday’s storms brought down power lines, trees and more. DALLAS — The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) says around 40,000 insurance claims have been filed in relation to storm damage across North Texas and tornadoes in Temple.  On Tuesday morning, storms blew the through the region with strong force — blowing down trees, damaging homes and causing widespread power outages. According to ICT, the claims that have been filed are for both property and automobile damages…

Veronica Bowers is recovering at the hospital after an EF-3 tornado destroyed her home and work. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — From the hospital room, Veronica Bowers feels pain with every breath. She suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung and a small blood clot after a tornado tore through her home in Valley View, Texas. Her memories from Saturday night have gaps, but Veronica is slowly remembering as she sees photos of her family property and workplace…

Veronica Bowers is hospitalized after a tornado tore through her home. Her work, the Shell gas station travel center, was also destroyed. VALLEY VIEW, Texas — The power went out. The sky turned dark.  It was late on Saturday night in Valley View, Texas when a tornado hit the town. “We ran into my sister’s closet,” said Abby Peters. “My sister ran in her room to grab her baby and all I saw was her…