Weather
Rain drenches Houston area as weather service warns of potential flooding
Posted on · The region is under a flood watch until early Saturday morning, when skies are expected to clear.
Tag: drought
Weather
Heavy rain possible for Houston area, potential localized flooding
Posted on · At the beginning of April, all of Harris County was considered to be in a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, according to the current drought map, which is updated every Thursday, the percentage of Harris County considered to be in a moderate drought dropped from 100% to 57%.
Galveston
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department closes oyster harvest area in Galveston Bay
Posted on · The decision for the closure was made after the department determined there weren’t enough legal-sized oysters, or oysters that are three inches or greater, in the area.
Weather
Texas heat and drought persist into fall as the state braces for wildfires
Posted on · Drought conditions across Texas have intensified since earlier this year. On Monday, Fort Bend County commissioners approved a burn ban for all unincorporated areas of the county.
Weather
Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week. Here’s why it matters
Posted on · The closure of four of the six Regional Climate Centers across the U.S. occurred after funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ran out. A recent report stated that the Trump administration plans to propose a 25% cut to NOAA's budget next fiscal year.
Houston Matters
In ‘The Antidote’ Karen Russell uses the Dust Bowl to warn against the collapse of our collective memory
Posted on · Russell, whose novel "Swamplandia!" was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, talks about her latest novel ahead of an event in Houston on April 14.
Houston Matters
Future of Texas water (March 28, 2025)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We learn what ever-hotter summers may do to our water supply and what’s being done to prepare for potential shortages in Texas. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Weather
Houston region enters moderate drought, despite above average rainfall
Posted on · The Houston area typically sees around 52 inches of rain per year -- we've already gotten more than 51 inches of rain so far this year.
Energy & Environment
After nearly 7,000 wildfires in Texas last year, a wet winter could reduce the risk in 2024
Posted on · El Niño weather conditions are expected to increase precipitation chances during Texas' dormant wildfire season this year.
Houston Matters
If you’re celebrating the cool weather, enjoy it while it lasts
Posted on · Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard says some heat is coming back late this week, and we might even get back into the 90s.
Weather
Houston weather: High temps below 100 for the first time in months
Posted on · The city has already recorded 45 days of 100 degree temperatures just this year, which sits one day short of tying the record from 2011.
Houston Matters
Taking stock of the drought (Aug. 25, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: As the City of Houston prepares to enter stage two of it's drought contingency plan, we take stock of the severity of the situation and discuss the ways it's affecting our environment.
City of Houston
Houston considering mandatory water usage restrictions for city residents
Posted on · Houston Public Works is asking residents to conserve water by limiting their outdoor watering to two days per week and between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Houston Matters
Chances for rain (Aug. 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: While the bulk of rain in today’s forecast may land south of us, there are several other storm systems developing in the Atlantic. Could any of them bring some much-needed rain here?
Houston Matters
How to keep your trees healthy during drought
Posted on · Trees for Houston's Barry Ward offers listeners advice as we navigate drought conditions and ongoing extreme heat.