hurricanes

A new Hurricane forecast has bad news for Texans along the Gulf Coast.

Here's a look at 6 of the worst hurricanes in Texas history.

Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University predict that this hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30th, will be slightly below normal. They predict 13 named storms this year, and six will reach hurricane status. Of those, they predict two major hurricanes, or storms with winds over 111 miles per hour.

Texas is well on its way to setting multiple records for weather in 2020.

We are right in the middle of hurricane country. It's just a fact that we accept here in the Coastal Bend. We also accept the fact that it is important to be prepared in the event of a hurricane in our area.

This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, so it is the ideal time to prepare an emergency food and water kit. If you already have a kit prepared, now is the time to check it in order to replace and replenish supplies.

As Hurricane Isaac recently demonstrated, hurricane season is in full swing, and even a storm with a low rating on the severity scale can do serious damage. That’s why, if you live in a hurricane zone, you should always be making improvements to your home to make it more hurricane-resistant.