Posted on · The autonomous ride-hailing service launched in Houston in February. Waymo subsequently issued a software recall after two of its vehicles got caught in floodwaters in San Antonio.
Posted on · The Texas A&M urban flood study, analyzing more than 40,000 weather events in major Texas cities over two decades, found that cities can actually change the weather, depending on the type of weather event.
Posted on · The forecast released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration aligns with the prediction released earlier this year by researchers at Colorado State University. Hurricane season spans from June through November.
Posted on · Much of Southeast Texas is under a flood watch until 7 p.m. Monday.
Posted on · Spring storms in Texas can bring heavy rain, flash flooding, tornadoes — and hail. Sometimes the hail is pea-sized and harmless. Other times, it's big enough to smash windshields, shred roofs and leave homeowners with costly repairs. But there is still a lot about hail that we don't fully understand.
Posted on · The state's farmers and restaurants saw a bountiful crawfish crop this year as Texas experienced its warmest winter since 1895.
Posted on · Houston’s seven World Cup matches will be heated in more than one sense. The city’s World Cup host committee and other affiliates are preparing for a hot, historic summer.
Posted on · The region is under a flood watch until early Saturday morning, when skies are expected to clear.
Posted on · Rainfall throughout the month of April has brought nearly all of Harris County out of “moderate drought” conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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%.
Posted on · This year’s hurricane season is expected to have about 75% of the activity compared to the average amount of activity from 1991-2020, according to researchers.
Posted on · Despite recent rainfall, all of Harris County is experiencing a moderate drought. Nearly 89% of the state has similar or worse drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Posted on · As of Friday, the National Weather Service warned of a marginal risk of severe weather and excessive rainfall from Galveston to College Station.
Posted on · The EPA’s Office of Inspector General issued two new reports last week that are part of a series assessing the weather-related vulnerabilities of the 157 federal Superfund sites, including in the Houston region, that are prioritized for cleanup due to the serious risk they pose to public health and the environment.
Posted on · Tens of thousands of residents and small businesses sought damages from power generators after losing electricity during the storm that resulted in billions in losses and 246 deaths.
