The storm had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and threatened to bring up to 18 inches of rain in some areas
at 5 a.m. ET Tuesday but still had the power to cause "life-threatening flash floods in the deep south in the next couple of days," the NHC said. The storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, was about 15 miles south-southwest of Houston and about 90 miles west-southwest of Beaumont, Texas, according to an 8 a.m. ET update.
Pop star Harry Styles postponed Monday night's planned concert at Houston's Toyota Center, which Mayor Sylvester Turner said underscored the gravity of the storm. Houston's school districtabout the concert.Hurricane warnings were in place from Port O'Connor to Freeport, which is on the coast south of Galveston, early Tuesday and a hurricane watch extended to San Luis Pass.
Officials urged people to never drive through floodwaters, especially at night, which is often a cause of drownings following storms. Turner advised anyone driving to turn around instead of driving through high water or past a street barricade. "They're there for your protection," he said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Poignant return for Met Opera after 18-month pandemic pauseNEW YORK (AP) — Even before the first note, there were a pair of standing ovations — one when the chorus filed in and another when concertmaster Benjamin Bowman walked on to tune up the orchestra. About 90 minutes later, when conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin relaxed his arms, the 3,600 people filling the seats of the Metropolitan Opera House responded with 8 1/2 minutes of thunderous applause, bringing wide smiles and hints of tears to the 200-plus performers on stage.
Read more »
Temporary fencing to surround Capitol ahead of September 18 rallyThe US Capitol Police board has approved the department's request to reinstall temporary fencing around the Capitol ahead of a planned right-wing rally Saturday, Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger told reporters Monday.
Read more »
18 After-School Snacks, All Grown UpEven grown-ups need after-school snacks, and we've got one for every occasion.
Read more »
Poignant return for Met Opera after 18-month pandemic pauseThe Metropolitan Opera returned to its home after an 18-month absence caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »