WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in preparation for hurricane season: “Hurricane season has officially begun. An increase in the potential for devastating storms and floods ought to be accompanied by an increase in preparedness for such an event.” “Taking commonsense steps to prepare for these storms is the best way that we can protect our homes and businesses in Texas. We’ve felt the devastation of hurricanes time and time again […]
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How Does The Weather Impact Solar Panel Efficiency?
Solar systems are superior when it comes to using the most widely available renewable source of energy; sunlight. Although the amount of energy that hits the Earth per hour from the sun is enough to sustain the whole globe for a year, only fractions of this reach our panels to produce electricity. The reasons? Solar panel efficiency and the weather. While the Australian golden sun is pretty generous, it’s also clear that its intensity keeps […]
Weather Satellites: Forecasting and Monitoring Weather From Space
The advent of satellite imagery has brought about many advantages to weather forecasters. Long before this technology, lots of weather forecasting was done blindly without any equipment that could predict accurate weather patterns. The effects of this lack of technology were felt by the people of Galveston, Texas, when a hurricane took about 6000 lives on September 9, 1990. It is considered one of the worst hurricanes that the US has ever encountered. After this […]
Ice storm disrupts airline operations, prompts disaster declaration across Texas counties
A year after the February deep freeze, a multifaceted winter storm that trekked across the middle of the nation tested the mettle of the state’s power operations and caused icy mayhem across other hard-hit states. Ice plagued a large swath of the United States Thursday evening as the multifaced storm continued its trek, contributing to power outages and life-threatening travel conditions across the nation. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 17 counties Thursday […]
Strong Job Growth Forecast For 2022 As Region Continues Its Post-Pandemic Recovery
As of November, the Greater Houston area has regained nearly 75 percent of jobs lost at the outset of the Coronavirus pandemic according to analysis released today by Workforce Solutions. After being down as much as 360,000 jobs in spring 2020, the region has narrowed the employment gap to just under 100,000 with the month’s job figures. “As we head into the third year of the pandemic, I expect we’ll see job growth return to […]
Record 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends
November 30, 2021, marked the official end of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. There were 21 named storms this season with seven hurricanes, four of which were classified as major hurricanes. It is the second consecutive year in which the full list of storms was exhausted. Tropical Storm Ana formed on May 20 and the final storm, Hurricane Wanda formed on October 31. Only Hurricane Nicholas directly impacted Harris County, passing along the Texas Gulf […]
Risk Of Life-Threatening Flooding For Parts Of Texas Wednesday Night Into Thursday
Moisture from Hurricane Pamela is expected to reach Texas Wednesday evening and the result may be life-threatening flash flooding, especially within the Texas Hill country. Pamela is expected to make landfall as a category 2 hurricane along the coast of Mexico by very early Wednesday morning. Pamela is then expected to accelerate northeastward through Mexico and rapidly lose wind intensity. While Pamela is expected to lose almost all of its strong winds by the time […]
Tropical Storm Victor Formed in the Atlantic
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is monitoring the course of Tropical Storm Victor which formed yesterday southwest of Cabo Verde Islands. Based on current forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, Victor does not pose a threat to Texas. Tropical Storm Victor is the 20th named storm in the Atlantic Hurricane Season which ends November 30, 2021. HCOHSEM urges residents to check their emergency kits and review their emergency plans. Stay informed by following […]
Tropical Storm Sam Forms in the Atlantic
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is monitoring the course of tropical storm Sam which formed today. Based on current forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, Sam will not be a threat to Texas or the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Sam is the 18thnamed storm in the Atlantic Hurricane Season which ends November 30, 2021. HCOHSEM urges residents to check their emergency kits and review their emergency plans. Stay informed by following HCOHSEM […]
Tropical Storm Peter Forms in the Atlantic
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is monitoring the course of tropical storm Peter which formed today east of Puerto Rico. Based on current forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, Peter will not be a threat to Texas or the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Rose is also likely to form today near the African coast. Tropical Storm Peter is the 16thnamed storm in the Atlantic Hurricane Season which ends November 30, 2021. HCOHSEM […]