Because of low interest rates, new developments seem to pop up weekly around the Lake Houston Area. The question often arises, “How will the development of new flood maps affect the development of new subdivisions?” Most people by now have heard that City building code revisions now require elevation at least two feet above the […]
In the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting on 8/25/2020, Commissioners again considered the purchase of Woodridge Village from Perry Homes – at least one small aspect of it that would have allowed them to lock in the price while other details are worked out. For months, the County has considered purchasing the property to create […]
After a week of worry! After adrenaline-fueled prep for two back-to-back hurricanes that could have wreaked havoc on Houston…I woke up refreshed this morning, walked to my weather window, and saw…nothing unusual. What happened? I checked my weather gauge. It read 0.00 inches of rain. Max winds since midnight: 3 mph. It would appear the […]
Based on recent Hurricane Hunter aircraft measurements, the National Hurricane Center reported at 1 p.m. that Hurricane Laura’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 140 mph with higher gusts. Laura is an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Maximum winds could reach 145 mph. Laura is forecast to remain […]
Many people mistake the cone of uncertainty associated with a hurricane as the width of a storm. It’s not. It merely shows likely paths the hurricane’s eye could take as it comes ashore. There’s an equal probability of any path within the cone. Cones expand with more distant projections because uncertainty increases. But as forecasters […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region has produced an interactive map that lets users click on their location and produce estimates of danger from Hurricane Laura. For the Lake Houston Area, NWS predicts potential for moderate flooding rain Potential Impacts Include: Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may […]
This update on Hurricane Laura is based on information from Harris County Meteorologist Jeff Lindner and the National Hurricane Center based on their 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. updates on Wednesday 8/26/2020. Laura rapidly strengthening…now a 115 mph Category 3 hurricane, predicted to reach Cat 4. Extremely dangerous hurricane will make landfall near Sabine Pass […]
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin announced at 4:31 p.m. Tuesday that Houston Public Works will initiate the temporary lowering of Lake Houston within the hour. The City made this decision after taking into account the fast-changing nature of Hurricane Laura. The Coastal Water Authority will lower Lake Houston to 41.0 ft from 41.59, another six […]
These warnings were just issued by Jeff Lindner, Harris County Meteorologist, the National Hurricane Center, and City of Houston: Hurricane warnings issued from San Luis Pass into Louisiana. Landfall of a devastating hurricane likely between Galveston Bay and Sabine Pass tomorrow night. Rush to complete preparations to protect life and property. Heed all evacuation recommendations. […]
Overnight, Laura turned into a hurricane. At 5:25 this morning, Jeff Lindner, Harris County Meteorologist, issued the following: Hurricane Watches extended west to San Luis Pass…now include Harris and Galveston Counties Major hurricane forecast in the NW Gulf of Mexico Wednesday Enact hurricane plans now. Follow all recommendations from local officials. At 7:00 a.m., he […]