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Wind Chill Warning Remains in Effect until Noon Today with Bitter Cold in Place. Freezing rain likely north of US 59 tonight into early Wednesday with accumulations of ice Travel conditions will deteriorate this evening into Wednesday morning Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening along and north of US 59 10 Degrees at […]
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Read MoreAs of 6 PM Monday, more than a million people in Harris County remain without power. And the National Weather Service has issued a second winter storm warning this week. It could be worse than the first. Expect more freezing precipitation and even colder temps. The warning lasts from midnight tonight until 6AM Thursday. Here […]
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Read MoreA crippling winter storm continues to ravage the region. Overnight, ice and snow accumulated on roadways. All major freeway overpasses closed. Both airports remain closed until further notice. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has started rolling blackouts lasting 15-45 minutes. Centerpoint just reported that one fourth of all customers in the Houston region are […]
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Read MoreAs of 10PM, travel conditions are becoming increasingly more difficult with the winter storm. The freezing line has progressed to near the coast with upper 10’s spreading into the northern areas and mid 20’s into NW Harris County. Widespread freezing rain and sleet continues with accumulations in progress. Roads have become extremely dangerous north of […]
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Read MoreA dangerous winter storm will move into the region starting late this afternoon lasting into Monday with crippling travel impacts. Extraordinary cold for Monday and Tuesday Second winter storm possible over portions of the area Tuesday night-Thursday morning Discussion Freezing line has progressed southeast overnight and extends from near Conroe to Cypress to Katy to […]
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Read MoreJeff Lindner, Harris County Meteorologist reports that the winter-storm watch has now been upgraded to a winter-storm warning and that it will start at 9PM tonight. The winter storm will create severe travel hazards Sunday and Monday. He also warns that extreme cold on Monday and Tuesday will create widespread challenges. A disturbance this evening […]
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Read MoreThe preliminary engineering phase of the project to add more gates to Lake Houston is rapidly drawing to a close. Engineers should complete their final (preliminary) report on the Spillway Improvement project next month. At the Coastal Water Authority board meeting on 2/10/21, Chris Mueller, PhD, PE, gave an update on the preliminary engineering report […]
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Read MoreThe Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District (LSGWCD) board once again deferred action on subsidence at its three-hour board meeting on 2/9/2021. The ostensible reason: public confusion on the issue, although that confusion may have been caused by the Districts own staff. Several board members also launched ad hominem attacks against critics, alleging they were deliberately […]
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Read MoreToday, at 5:52PM, Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved three flood-control measures affecting Kingwood. The measures included approval to negotiate engineering contracts for improvements to the Kingwood Diversion Ditch and Taylor Gully. The third approval involved purchase of Woodridge Village from Perry Homes to build a regional floodwater detention facility in Montgomery County. Woodridge Village […]
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Read MoreThree and a half years after Harvey, many flood victims are still not “getting over it.” Physically, financially, and emotionally. I’ve interviewed people who: Can no longer sleep during rains. Break down crying when they attempt to retell their experiences. Exhausted their life savings, 401Ks, and kids’ college funds trying to rebuild homes. Claim they’re […]
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