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Frisky Fido: Why dogs in Houston love to run in the fall weather
Read full article: Frisky Fido: Why dogs in Houston love to run in the fall weatherIt turns out when it comes to cooler temperatures - you're not the only one who enjoys the weather. Dogs do too! But there are some safety tips you need to know about this fall season.
How cool will it get in Houston as we step into October?
Read full article: How cool will it get in Houston as we step into October?October is finally here! Get the 12-foot skeleton ready, head to a pumpkin patch and hope for cooler weather! Most of September we saw iced-coffee weather, but this month we should see at least a few warm pumpkin spiced latte mornings. Here’s what we can typically expect to see the month of October.
Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
Read full article: Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.
September sizzle for the Texans home opener!
Read full article: September sizzle for the Texans home opener!Texans football is finally back for the regular season at NRG and the Houston Texans have the Sunday night game! This means some loyal fans will be showing up EARLY to tailgate. If you’re heading out, prepare for summer-like temperatures!
Francine expected to be Cat. 2 hurricane with landfall expected in Louisiana, watches issued for Texas coast
Read full article: Francine expected to be Cat. 2 hurricane with landfall expected in Louisiana, watches issued for Texas coastBeautiful Monday before a potential tropical storm moves north along the Texas coast increasing flooding rain and tropical force wind potential.
National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastline
Read full article: National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastlineThe National Weather Center is now monitoring a region off the coast of Texas that has a 10% chance of development in the next two days. This is the same low-pressure system that has been bringing showers and storms for a week. This system will continue to bring the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding to our coastal areas.
National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastline
Read full article: National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastlineThe National Weather Center is now monitoring a region off the coast of Texas that has a 10% chance of development in the next two days. This is the same low-pressure system that has been bringing showers and storms for a week. This system will continue to bring the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding to our coastal areas.
How cool will it get in Houston as we step into September?
Read full article: How cool will it get in Houston as we step into September?September is finally here! Football is back, stores are decked out for Halloween and our weather will start to change! We’re even tracking our first cold front. Here’s what we can expect to see this month.
National Hurricane Center monitoring low in Western Gulf for tropical development
Read full article: National Hurricane Center monitoring low in Western Gulf for tropical development🌧️ **Monitoring Low-Pressure System in the Gulf** 🌧️The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a low-pressure system in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico for possible tropical development. This is the same system that's been drenching our area with showers and storms all week.
Track the next storm with KPRC 2 Storm Tracker App
Read full article: Track the next storm with KPRC 2 Storm Tracker AppWe have daily downpours expected this week. While it will not be a washout, you can expect to see on-and-off storms through the next 10 days. Plan on extra time for driving, and have a way to get weather information.
Toasty Texans Tailgating
Read full article: Toasty Texans TailgatingThe Texans picked up a big win against Giants in their preseason game last week, but the forecast felt like a loss. We had heat alerts, and our high temperature hit 100°, making it very uncomfortable for our tailgaters on the concrete.
What’s the best thing to drink in the extreme Houston heat?
Read full article: What’s the best thing to drink in the extreme Houston heat?With the triple-digit temperatures in Houston this week, many residents will be reaching for various drinks to try and stay hydrated. However, not all refreshments are created equal when it comes to trying to beat the heat.
Why the heat index in Houston really matters
Read full article: Why the heat index in Houston really mattersIt’s been a hot week in Houston. Every day we’ve seen heat advisories with heat index values up to110° in the afternoon. This happens from time to time when Houston is in a heat dome, and every time there’s always a few viewers who don’t quite understand the heat index. Take this email the weather team received on Monday:
The pavement predicament: How the ground gets so hot!
Read full article: The pavement predicament: How the ground gets so hot!Different colors absorb the sun’s rays at different wavelengths. Darker colors—such as what you see with asphalt—absorb better and hold in more heat. This causes hard, nonporous pavements, like asphalt and concrete, to heat up more than grass.