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On Eve of Hurricane Season, NOAA, NWS, NHC, FEMA Struggle with Cuts

Reduce Flooding — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:17:49 +0000

5/31/25 – The 2025 Hurricane Season starts tomorrow, 6/1/25. But ironically, despite predictions of an above-average season, the federal agencies that help forecast hurricanes, issue warnings, and provide disaster relief are struggling with significant funding, staff and program cuts. Poignant Letter in New York Times Michael Lowry, who served as a senior scientist at the […]

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NWS Publishes 2025 Hurricane Guide Tailored for SE Texas

Reduce Flooding — Fri, 02 May 2025 20:52:14 +0000

The National Weather Service in Houston has published a 2025 Hurricane Guide tailored for the southeast Texas area. The guide includes information about how to prepare for all hazards associated with hurricanes, including strong winds, storm surge, flooding, and tornadoes. The 38-page guide is filled with helpful tips, explanatory visuals, checklists, evacuation routes, easy-to-read text […]

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Despite Drought in Second Half, 2024 Was 8th Wettest Year in the Last 25 at IAH

Reduce Flooding — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:30:56 +0000

2/2/25 – National Weather Service statistics show that despite drought in the second half, 2024 ranked as the 8th wettest year in the last 25 at Bush Intercontinental Airport. 8th Wettest Year in Last 25 Bush received 59.17 inches in 2024 compared to: 2017 was the highest year in 25. And 2011 was the lowest […]

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NWS Issues Cold Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Watch

Reduce Flooding — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:18:43 +0000

1/18/25 – Don’t get a flood in your attic. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a cold weather advisory and a winter storm watch for the entire Houston region. Sub-freezing temperatures and extreme wind chills mixed with ice and snow are expected. The: For more details on each, see below. Cold Weather Advisory Details […]

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NHC Issues Advisory on Potential Tropical Cyclone 9

Reduce Flooding — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:40:59 +0000

9/23/24 at 12 PM – The National Hurricane Center has designated a disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean as Potential Tropical Cyclone 9. Currently, NHC gives storm a 90% chance of development in the next two days. According to Harris County Meteorologist Jeff Lindner, models indicate it will likely escalate into a Category 4 hurricane as […]

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2024 Hurricane Season Update, PTC 5 Status and Learning Resources

Reduce Flooding — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:33:30 +0000

8/12/24 – An August 8 update to NOAA’s 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook still calls for an extremely active hurricane season with 17-24 named storms, including four so far with a fifth brewing in the Atlantic. The main difference between this and NOAA’s May predictions? A higher confidence level. The main factors that affect the […]

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Study on Flood Inundation Mapping Seeks Focus Group Participants

Reduce Flooding — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:59:46 +0000

The Nurture Nature Center, a nonprofit organization in Easton, Pennsylvania, is conducting focus group studies nationwide on National Weather Service hydrologic forecast products for NOAA. Next month, they will conduct a group in the Houston area. Purpose of Study The research team is currently studying new Flood Inundation Mapping Products. The goal: make sure people […]

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Heavy Rainfall, Hail, High Winds, Tornados, Street Flooding Possible Today

Reduce Flooding — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:36:08 +0000

The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center and Harris County have issued outlooks for today that include risks of heavy rainfall, hail, high winds, tornadoes and street flooding. NWS predicts an “enhanced risk” of severe weather (3 on a scale of 5) with a 10%-14% chance of tornados. NWS rates the excessive, heavy rainfall […]

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Tropical Forecast Suddenly More Active

Reduce Flooding — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:58:23 +0000

Still three weeks from the peak of hurricane season (September 10), the tropical forecast has suddenly become more active. The latest seven-day outlook from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) shows four areas of concern. Two will not affect the Texas Gulf Coast. Eventually, the other two could get close. Chances of Tropical Formation According to […]

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Mark Your Calendar: Tour Hurricane Hunter Aircraft on May 1

Reduce Flooding — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:36:06 +0000

NOAA, the National Weather Service and the Hurricane Hunters will sponsor a public tour of Hurricane Hunter aircraft at Ellington Field on Monday, May 1, 2023. It’s all part of a Hurricane Awareness Tour open to the public. What You Can Do: Tour the NOAA-P3 and the USAF C130 Hurricane Hunter aircraft. Mingle with the pilots […]

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NWS Says La Niña Has Ended, Likely Impact on Weather

Reduce Flooding — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:30:11 +0000

On March 9, 2023, the Climate Prediction Center of the National Weather Service (NWS) announced that La Niña conditions which persisted for 3-years have finally ended. But we are not shifting directly into El Niño. Instead, we’re entering a transitional phase. NWS expects neutral conditions to continue through the Northern Hemisphere into spring and early […]

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Strong Thunderstorms, Street Flooding, Tornados Possible Tomorrow

Reduce Flooding — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:16:18 +0000

Tomorrow will likely bring strong thunderstorms. Rainfall rates could exceed the capacity of street drains leading to localized street flooding. And the severe weather may also spin up some tornados, according to Harris County’s meteorologist and the National Weather Service (NWS). Heavy Rainfall NWS predicts two to three inches of rain could fall on Friday, […]

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NHC Gives 40% Chance of Formation to 91L Within 5 Days

Reduce Flooding — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:33:41 +0000

Another tropical wave is moving into the Caribbean along the same track as Ian. As of Monday morning at 8 a.m., the National Hurricane Center gives it a 40% chance of developing within 5 days. Currently, the tropical wave is several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands and moving westward at 15-20mph. The NHC […]

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Slight Chance of Tropical Formation In Gulf This Weekend

Reduce Flooding — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:29:38 +0000

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a tropical weather outlook today that shows a 10% chance of tropical formation in the Gulf. This is your “heads up.” Hurricane season is ramping up. NHC will provide an update on chances for development later this evening, but models show growing support that a tropical depression or weak […]

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Hurricane Records

Reduce Flooding — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:27:26 +0000

Today, I discovered a fascinating 49-page document produced by the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center, NOAA and the National Climatic Data Center. It contains hurricane records going back to 1851. It covers the deadliest, costliest and most intense U.S. tropical cyclones and other frequently requested facts. Unfortunately, it only goes through 2010. But […]

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Severe Weather Threat Increasing for Tomorrow, Up to 7″ Now Possible

Reduce Flooding — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 21:05:35 +0000

Severe Weather, Flash Flood Likelihood Increasing for Monday Afternoon into Early Tuesday Updated at 7:30 PM: According to Jeff Lindner, Harris County Meteorologist, a powerful storm will move into Texas over the next 24 hours bringing multiple hazards to the area. The chances of severe weather and heavy rainfall by Monday afternoon and evening continue […]

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Texas Hurricane History

Reduce Flooding — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:28:13 +0000

I came across a fascinating, though slightly dated study by David Roth of the National Weather Service called “Texas Hurricane History”. The 80-page document is filled with trivia that will let you astound friends and family. Texas Hurricane History From 1527 to 2008 It starts with a section on climatology, then has a list of […]

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Texas Hurricane History

Reduce Flooding — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:28:13 +0000

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Houston in Bullseye: NWS Predicting Another 4-6 Inches of Rain in Next 5 Days

Reduce Flooding — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:53:59 +0000

The National Weather Service released this map around 7 a.m. Houston time this morning. It shows Houston in the bullseye with another 4 to 6 inches of rain predicted in the next five days. Jeff Lindner, Harris County Meteorologist, warns that flash flood watches may be needed by Friday into the weekend. Atmosphere Moisture Levels […]

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Flash Flood Watch, Flood Warning Extended

Reduce Flooding — Tue, 25 May 2021 11:49:47 +0000

Flood Watch through 7 P.M. For Most of Region The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for most of the Houston region. The watch will last through 7 P.M. this evening. Flood Warning Through Saturday Morning For Smaller Areas In addition, NWS has issued a flood warning for counties to the […]

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