Houston Weather

High Water Reported On Many Houston Freeways

... else stop. Man, I'm not going to flood my car. So, I stopped right here with everybody else. And shut it down. I can't take the risk of drowning. I got to save my life you know.”. Houston firefighters working the stretch between Binz and Mac Gregor near the Texas Medical Center said they safely got lots of people out of the water and 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 ...

Severe Weather Causes Several Delays For School In The Houston Area

... flooding from the bayou after heavy nightfall rain on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle. Image 50 of 74. A Kia sedan makes its way onto San Jacinto street through the flooded intersection on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle. Image 51 of 74. Sidewalk tiles marking San Jacinto Street are under water after a heavy nightfall rain on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle. Image 52 of 74. People wait for the water to recede on northbound 288 near Calumet after getting stuck flooding from the bayou after heavy nightfall rain on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle. Image 53 of 74. A Mustang tries to make its way opposite traffic on southbound 288 after being stuck in the flooded freeway on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle. Image 54 of 74. Cars stuck on northbound 288 near Calumet after getting stuck flooding from the bayou after heavy nightfall rain on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle. Image 55 of ...

Major Flooding Strikes Houston Amid Round Of Southern Us Severe Weather

... dry ground will struggle to absorb the rainfall, leading to increased runoff into streams and rivers. Burn-scarred areas will be most susceptible to runoff. Motorists should use caution as water can pool in low-lying and poor-drainage areas and elevate the risk of street flooding. Delays are possible at major airport hubs, including in Atlanta. A few embedded thunderstorms could turn locally severe on Thursday and Thursday night across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, according to Gilmore, with damaging straight-line winds being the primary threat. Severe weather threat to escalate this weekend. While locally severe thunderstorms can accompany the rain and flash flood potential late this week across the South, the threat for severe thunderstorms has the potential to skyrocket this weekend. “What moves through later this week is just the start of an active weather pattern,” Accu Weather Meteorologist Michael Doll said. A potent storm will cross the Southern states this weekend and clash with springlike air over the region. Thunderstorms will then erupt. ...

Prepare For A Lot Of Rain

... 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 January's first week of biting cold fronts. The U. S. National Weather Service for Houston labeled this week's temperatures "unusually warm," but it's not all good news - especially for runners in the year's Chevron Houston Marathon. RISING TEMPERATURES: US had near record heat, costly weather disasters in 2016. Temperatures will remain in the 70 s and high 60 s between Tuesday and Sunday, but as the weekend approaches, Houston will face more and more chances for rain. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there is a slight chance for rain and morning showers. On Sunday, heavy and stormy conditions seem likely. Sunday is also the same day as the Chevron Houston Marathon , so runners beware. According to Accuweather , Monday may have some thunderstorms in the morning as well. Click through above to see Texas' record-setting weather days. Check out the video above to learn more about the major storms in the South. Latest from the __link__ Homepage. Click below ...

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

... train, a term used to describe repeated rounds of rain that occur over a short period of time. The lower Mississippi Valley is currently expected to see the highest rainfall totals through Friday, with more heavy rain through the weekend. (MORE: View National Interactive Radar Map | Difference Between a Watch and a Warning ). Early Wednesday morning, rainfall rates of over 2 inches per hour were observed in the Houston metro area, leading to rainfall totals of over 4 inches in many locations as of 7:00 a.m. CST. This is resulted in a flash flood warning being issued, and street flooding was reported. The best chance for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms from this first system is on Thursday from Louisiana into Mississippi and Alabama. A few severe thunderstorms are also possible Friday night from southeastern Texas ...

Storms Dump Flooding Rains On Houston Area

... Palm Center and Ea DO. Red: Srvc suspended btwn Burnett and Hermann. — METRO Houston Alerts (@METROHou Alerts)  January 18, 2017. 6:02 a.m. — Darby Douglas (@Darby KHOU) January 18, 2017. Flooding along NB Hardy Rd. alongside Hardy Toll Road just north of Little York. @chitakhou @KHOU __link__/Sa 6 MVa D 2 qa. — Adam Bennett (@Adam Bennett KHOU) January 18, 2017. 5:56 a.m. The roads are a DISASTER! Check out the high water on 59 S near S Shepard. #khou 11 __link__/c COe PBuy Zq. — Lauren Talarico (@KHOULauren) January 18, 2017. The exit ramp from the Westpark Tollway heading north to Post Oak is also closed due to high water. 5:45 a.m. — Darby Douglas (@Darby KHOU) January 18, 2017. KHOU 11 has also received several videos of flooded vehicles including buses operating this morning. 5:30 a.m. The second tornado warning for Harris County has expired. There were no reports of damage. 4:15 a.m. A tornado warning for Harris County has expired. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says that State Highway 99 is closed at State Highway 90. HIGH WATER: SH ...

Spring' Weather Continues For Mid-january

... 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 said that after a dry January 23 and 24, we can except to be "stuck" in a similar pattern of rain until January 26. In addition, Houstonians can expect slightly cooler temperatures next week, but nothing that feels like winter. If the last week of January does not experience a dramatic shift in temperatures, Houstonians may enter the spring season with just one measly cold-snap to call winter. Click through above to see which states have the most dangerous weather. Check out the video above to see how heavy rain brought out strange shrimp in ...