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October climate outlook: This month’s weather in Houston to bring low temperatures, declining sunshine, warmer, drier conditions!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – October is here, and it usually brings with it a lot of weather changes. Historically, this month brings Houston’s first fall day with a high in the 1960s and the first morning with a low in the 1940s. It is also the second wettest month of the year after June, which put an end to the hurricane season in Texas. Watch more: Why October is the unofficial end of hurricane season in Texas Early October often feels like summer, with high temperatures in the 90s, but…

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Hurricane Ian: ABC13 Chief Forecaster David Tillman explains what would happen if hypothetical hurricane were to hit Houston area!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – What would happen if a storm the size of Hurricane Ian hit the Houston area instead of southwest Florida? When it comes to storm surge, ABC13’s chief forecaster David Tillman said the amount of damage will depend on the exact location of that hypothetical storm fall. See more: Hurricane Ian’s live radar: Latest maps, projections and likely path after Florida sank “Let’s take Hurricane Ike,” Tillman said. “The Eye of Order went straight over the heart of Galveston Bay. It came in east Galveston Island.” He…

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Need help paying your electricity bill? Data shows 26% of Houstonians struggled to pay at least one power bill during the year!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The new numbers show how many Houstonians are struggling to keep the lights on, and for those present, there are millions of dollars in aid available. Whether you’re struggling to make one payment during the year, keep your thermostat at safe temperatures, or have to choose between food, medicine or utilities, Houston’s numbers are above the national average. The ABC13 data team found that 26% of Houstonians struggled to pay at least one electricity bill during the year, which is higher than in New York City,…

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Hurricane Harvey 5 years later: Fort Bend County officials give out storm supplies in drive-thru distribution event!

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Sugarland, Texas (KTRK) – As we look back, now five years since Hurricane Harvey hit, local organizations are helping people prepare for this Saturday’s storm season. Fort Bend County officials distribute emergency supplies and materials that will be needed 72 hours after the disaster. Supplies will be distributed to the first 500 families including bottled water, first aid kits, water protection for documents, emergency signal glow sticks, and more. Over the course of the week, Eyewitness News profiled different areas around Houston to talk to people about how the storm…

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Hurricane Harvey 5 years later: Kingwood residents look back on the anniversary of devastating tropical storm!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – It’s been five years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, and many Kingwood residents are still recovering. The area alone saw about 40 inches of rain in 2017 when the storm hit and was hit with heavy rain from Tropical Storm Imelda two years later. “I don’t think people who are untouched can understand the grief and impact of chaos,” said Kingwood resident Nancy Ackley. Another Kingwood resident, Siberina Sanders, described, “I mean, totally devastated. Gone are the culture and the memories. They can’t be recovered.” “It’s…

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Houston firefighters battling 2-alarm blaze at apartment complex on El Dorado Boulevard in Webster!

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Webster, Texas (KTRK) – Houston firefighters carry out an offensive attack to put out a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in the Webster area. Crews were battling Thursday’s fire at 240 El Dorado. The Houston Fire Department said on Twitter that no injuries were reported, but rain, thunder and lightning don’t make it easy. It is unclear if weather played a factor in the fire, but a video clip showed several units affected. The HFD is urging people to avoid the area as they are putting out the fires.…

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High water locations reported on Houston-area roads!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Watch for high-water locations on Houston-area roads and other driver disturbances. Remember, if you come across high water, don’t try to get through it. Turn around, don’t drown. I mentioned high water sites before Houston Transstar Or local authorities will be posted below. IH-610 EAST LOOP Northbound at MARKET ST Right shoulder checked at 4:41 PM today Full forecast: ABC13 weather live traffic map Copyright © 2022 KTRK-TV. All rights reserved. . [ad_2]

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