Houston faces a severe weather threat with heavy rain and potential flooding. The NWS has issued a Flood Watch, warning of hazardous travel and significant rainfall through Friday. Residents are urged to take precautions and monitor weather updates.
.jpg)
A severe weather alert is in effect for the Greater Houston area due to the heavy rainfall expected to affect the region. This might result in street flooding and dangerous travel conditions.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Fort Bend, Brazoria, Wharton, Colorado, Matagorda, and Jackson. The watch will be in force from Thursday morning until Friday afternoon.
Houston residents should be ready for considerable rainfall. The city anticipates between two and four inches of precipitation, and certain places, such as El Campo and Bay City, may receive more than six inches.
On Thursday, the weather forecast shows a thirty percent probability of rain, increasing to seventy percent by the evening as a storm system moves closer. During the night, heavy rain may develop, raising concerns about flooding.
On Friday, the probability of precipitation increases to 80 percent, and widespread rainfall will occur throughout the region. Regions with inadequate drainage and roadways situated at low elevations are especially susceptible to flooding.
Commuters should be prepared for disruptions and steer clear of flooded routes. It is strongly recommended that residents keep an eye on real-time weather alerts and take appropriate safety measures.
On Friday, the National Weather Service will continue reevaluating the total amount of rainfall and the storm's intensity.
Residents can receive a live update by visiting weather.gov or following local emergency channels.
.jpg)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened a sweeping review of nearly 1,000 cities to determine whether they comply with state audit and financial transparency laws under Senate Bill 1851. Attorney General Ken Paxton has already ordered several cities to halt unlawful tax increases, and he may add more municipalities to the investigation.
.jpg)
Houston-area employees at Woodlands Specialty Hospital report going weeks without pay, forcing some to sell personal belongings and search for new jobs. The hospital blames the issue on redirected insurance payments.
.png)
Dozens of new Texas laws take effect beginning in December, including the end of the STAAR test, over-the-counter access to ivermectin, and a law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers who ship abortion pills. January will bring additional rules affecting app stores and immigration enforcement.