Houston Weather

Severe Weather Causes Several Delays For School In The Houston Area

... 2017, in Houston. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle. Image 68 of 74. Edna Eagle stands in high water from heavy overnight rains surrounding her house near the 2600 block of Creston on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle. Image 69 of 74. High water floods Kelley Street under I-610 following heavy rains on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle. Image 70 of 74. Carlos Gutierrez stands in water from heavy overnight rains surrounding his house near the 2600 block of Creston on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle. Image 71 of 74. Saul Robles stands in his back yard in high water from heavy overnight rains on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Flash flood warnings are in effect for the Houston region, where torrential rains prompted officials to close some schools and delay opening many others on Wednesday. Public transportation has been delayed or suspended in the area. (Brett ...

Significant Severe Weather Threat May Develop In The South This Weekend As Rounds Of Rain Impact The Region

... South Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Primary threats with any severe storms that develop will be damaging wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes. Heavy rain and flash flooding will remain concerns as well. Cities: Atlanta | Montgomery, Alabama | Tallahassee, Florida. Depending on the speed of this low-pressure system, rain and thunderstorms may linger into Monday, especially in the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic. Given the strong low-pressure system that is expected to develop, along with moderate instability and shear, scattered severe thunderstorms are likely this weekend. A widespread threat of severe weather is possible, but uncertainty remains with regards to location and timing of the greatest chance for dangerous storms. Rainfall Forecast. Multiple disturbances are expected to impact the South into early next week with rounds of rain, resulting in a wet forecast for much of the region. Much of the South will ...

Major Flooding Strikes Houston Amid Round Of Southern Us Severe Weather

... waters have left drivers stranded on highways and other roadways. Flood warnings were active for Harris County on Wednesday. Through Wednesday, the most soaking rain and thunderstorms will primarily remain over eastern Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley. Localized flooding and gusty thunderstorms will target Tyler and Houston, Texas, to Shreveport, Louisiana, during one or both days. The rain will make significant eastward progress across the Deep South beginning on Thursday. Areas from New Orleans to Nashville and Atlanta can expect to receive a thorough soaking from Thursday to Friday. The downpours are good news for locations across the interior Southeast dealing with severe to extreme drought. However, the risk for flash flooding and travel delays will be high in the stormy pattern. “Widespread heavy rain will put a dent in the ongoing drought for parts of the Southeast with upwards of 1 to 2 inches of rain possible," Accu Weather Meteorologist Kevin Gilmore said. “However, torrential downpours could lead to localized flash flooding for several drought-stricken locations in Mississippi, Alabama and ...

Spring' Weather Continues For Mid-january

... chances for thunderstorms throughout the week. Click through to see memes of how Texans handle cold weather. PHOTOS: Texas weather memes. This week, Houstonians can except temperatures in the 70 s with strong chances for thunderstorms throughout the week. Click through to see memes of how Texans handle cold weather. Image 2 of 23. Photo: Meme Generator, Tumblr, Quick Meme. Image 22 of 23. Photo: Meme Generator, Tumblr, Quick Meme. Image 23 of 23. 'Spring' weather continues for mid-January. 1 / 23. Back to Gallery. If forecasts are correct, winter may be over before it got a real chance to get started. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will continue the streak of warm weather Houston has observed for much of winter. According to Accuweather , on Monday Houston will see a high of 78 with a strong chance for a few showers and thunderstorms. MORE LOCAL WEATHER:  Strong thunderstorms expected Monday afternoon. Between Tuesday and Friday, we can expect high chances for periodic rain with temperatures ranging throughout the 70 s. A spokesperson for the Houston-area National Weather Service ...

Prepare For A Lot Of Rain

... Ramirez. Published 11:09 am, Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Image 1 of/14. Image 1 of 14. LIST: Texas' record weather days. The U. S. National Weather Service for Houston finds that this weekend may be filled with rain. Click through to see Texas' record-setting weather days. LIST: Texas' record weather days. The U. S. National Weather Service for Houston finds that this weekend may be filled with rain. Click through to see Texas' record-setting weather days. Image 2 of 14. Photo: Universal History Archive/UIG Via Getty Images. Image 12 of 14. Most amount of rain in 24 hours. Inches of rain: 43.00. Most amount of rain in 24 hours. Inches of rain: 43.00. Most amount of snow in 24 hours. Inches of snow: 25. Most amount of snow in 24 hours. Inches of snow: 25. Weekly weather forecast: Prepare for a lot of rain. 1 / 14. Back to Gallery. Houstonians are rejoicing at the return of warm weather after ...

High Water Reported On Many Houston Freeways

... onto the much higher access roads. A driver told KPRC 2, “This is a disaster. It is. I never been stuck like this. I've been out here since 5:30. I've got to go to work. I might not go to work.”. As the water slowly went down, drivers considered trying to escape even before the roads had cleared. As one driver put it, “We want to try and take a chance. We want to follow her. But she's really scared to take a chance. The smart thing. If not, I probably would have went on and took a chance. Should have stayed home!”. After as many as four hours stranded on the freeway, the Brays Bayou carried the water downstream and drivers were finally able to drive safely off of the freeway or to have their waterlogged cars towed away. Here's a list from Houston Tran Star of the locations being affected. IH-10 EAST Westbound At JENSEN DR 3 Frontage Road ...

Storms Dump Flooding Rains On Houston Area

... Bennett KHOU) January 18, 2017. 10:21 a.m. Darby said most of the floodwaters on the freeways have receded with the exception of Highway 288. Northbound drivers on 288 are still being diverted to 610 and traffic is still backed up. 10:15 a.m. Most schools started school late. HISD says students unable to make it in Tuesday will receive an excused absence. They call it the Bayou City. Sometimes the bayou's in the road. Flooded car, Allen Parkway &Taft. #Houston #khou 11 __link__/sepr Sznvk L. LOCAL RADARS:  Tap here for live radars. There's a 60 percent rain chance again Thursday. By Friday we dry out, but rain will return on Saturday. Daytime temps for the start of our weekend will be in the low-80 s before a front drops our temps into the 60 s by Sunday. Next week our temps will be mild with mostly sunny skies. Gusty winds are expected Monday. 9:04 a.m. White Oak Bayou, along White Oak Dr. near Houston Ave. That intersection is still closed due to high water @Darby KHOU @Brooks KHOU @KHOU __link__/hi Ue 1 u E 0 FP. — Adam Bennett (@Adam Bennett KHOU) January 18, 2017. 8:43 a.m. Entrance 2 Westpark Tollway @ Post Oak under 10' of ...