HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In anticipation of Tropical Storm Beryl’s impact, Houston Public Works announced plans to temporarily lower Lake Houston by 12 inches starting on Saturday. The process will begin at 4 a.m. on Sunday and is expected to take approximately 20 hours, resulting in the lake level dropping to 41.4 feet.
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Bush Intercontinental Airport implemented a ground stop on Saturday afternoon due to incoming thunderstorms. The ground stop, in effect from 3:37 p.m. to 5 p.m., affected passengers scheduled to arrive during that period. According to Weather Team, Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to make landfall on the Texas coast on Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, with significant impacts anticipated in southeast Texas.
On Saturday, delivered comprehensive weather coverage for southwest Houston, Galveston, and Calhoun County. In southwest Houston, Luke Jones reported on flooding that affected the area in the afternoon. Residents faced significant issues, with many cars getting flooded. “It started going into my carpets, my car got waterlogged, and now I’m stuck here. I’ve been stuck here for about 30 to 45 minutes,” said Guillermo Serrano, whose car was flooded during the thunderstorm. Serrano, along with his girlfriend and cats, plans to move further inland to Dayton in anticipation of Tropical Storm Beryl. Emergency leaders are advising residents to prepare emergency…
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