Southeast Texas Schools Close Tuesday as Tropical Depression Five Threatens Flooding
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Updated · KTRK-TV · Aug 31
Southeast Texas Schools Close Tuesday as Tropical Depression Five Threatens Flooding
3 articles · Updated · KTRK-TV · Aug 31
Summary
Multiple Southeast Texas school districts will shut campuses, offices and activities on Sept. 1 as Tropical Depression Five approaches, with Tuesday designated an ABC13 Weather Alert Day.
CenterPoint Energy activated its Emergency Operations Center Monday, saying the system could bring several inches of rain, localized flooding and gusty winds across Greater Houston and its wider service area.
Harris County emergency officials said they are monitoring the depression and warned of thunderstorms, hazardous travel and higher flood risk near rivers, streams and bayous.
No Wednesday closures have been announced yet, but districts said they are tracking conditions and will issue updates as the storm moves into the region.
As Tropical Depression Five barrels toward Texas, is CenterPoint Energy truly prepared to prevent widespread blackouts during the impending storm surge?
With multiple Southeast Texas schools already shuttered, how long will the region remain paralyzed as this unpredictable tropical threat escalates?
With rainfall rates hitting four inches per hour, which Houston neighborhoods will face catastrophic flash flooding before Wednesday?