Nicholas weakens to tropical depression, dumps rain, brings flood threat to Gulf Coast

Nicholas weakens to tropical depression, dumps rain, brings flood threat to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.

Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.

High winds from Nicholas knocks tree through Baytown widow's home

High winds from Nicholas knocks tree through Baytown widow's home

This is the third time a storm has toppled a tree onto Marie Davis' home. First Alicia, then Ike, now Nicholas. Also, Harvey dumped eight inches of water inside her home as her husband spent his last days alive.

This is the third time a storm has toppled a tree onto Marie Davis' home. First Alicia, then Ike, now Nicholas. Also, Harvey dumped eight inches of water inside her home as her husband spent his last days alive.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 19 counties

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 19 counties

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for two additional counties Tuesday afternoon after Nicholas swept through Southeast Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for two additional counties Tuesday afternoon after Nicholas swept through Southeast Texas.

Backwards bolt: Watch as lightning heads skyward from NYC's World Trade Center

Backwards bolt: Watch as lightning heads skyward from NYC's World Trade Center

A thunderstorm that rolled through New York City Monday night put on a dazzling display of lightning, including several bolts that struck the World Trade Center.

A thunderstorm that rolled through New York City Monday night put on a dazzling display of lightning, including several bolts that struck the World Trade Center.

How hurricane season can impact your home & auto insurance, according to an expert

How hurricane season can impact your home & auto insurance, according to an expert

Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.

Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.

Noon weather forecast for September 14, 2021
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Noon weather forecast for September 14, 2021

Zack Shields talks about things getting hotter around here and more in his full forecast.

Zack Shields talks about things getting hotter around here and more in his full forecast.

Morning weather forecast for September 14, 2021
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Morning weather forecast for September 14, 2021

Tropical Storm Nicholas moves East and the steamy heat is returning to Central Texas. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Tropical Storm Nicholas moves East and the steamy heat is returning to Central Texas. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Hurricane Nicholas makes landfall near Sargent in Matagorda County

Hurricane Nicholas makes landfall near Sargent in Matagorda County

Hurricane Nicholas has made landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Sargent in eastern Matagorda County, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Nicholas has made landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Sargent in eastern Matagorda County, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Nicholas prompts 17-county Texas disaster declaration

Tropical Storm Nicholas prompts 17-county Texas disaster declaration

Gov. Greg Abbott included 17 counties in the emergency declaration and said more could be added depending on flooding and damage caused by the storm.

Gov. Greg Abbott included 17 counties in the emergency declaration and said more could be added depending on flooding and damage caused by the storm.

Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’

Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’

“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.

“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.