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Giant storm-surge gates proposed as hurricane safeguard for Texas coast
AccuWeather via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhen Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, Texas, in 2008 as a high-end Category 2 storm, the coastline...
The ‘Ike Dike’ Is the Army Corps of Engineers’ Largest Project Ever, but It May Not Be Big Enough
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThis story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. In...
On This Day, Sept. 13: Hurricane Ike batters Texas
United Press International via Yahoo News· 8 months agoGalveston resident Calvin Wehrle (C) makes his way back to his vehicle after checking out debris that came onto I-45 North from Hurricane Ike in...
When is hurricane season in Texas in 2023?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoThe Texas coast faces high hurricane risk each year. These powerful storms can cause significant property damage with whipping winds, torrential rains...
Hurricane categories are based on wind speed, but the worst damage usually comes from water. Photos...
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 8 months agoHurricane Idalia is seen barreling toward Florida as a Category 1 storm on Tuesday, August 29,...
Will Hurricane Idalia join the "Terrible I's?" 14 major storms that had 'I' names retired
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAs Hurricane Idalia barrels across the Gulf of Mexico, the west coast of Florida is bracing for...
While Texas Heats Up, Its Climate Denying Politicians Seek Federal Help
Time via Yahoo News· 10 months agoU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks outside the U.S. Capitol on April 29, 2021 in Washington, DC....
Tornadoes, softball-sized hail, hurricane-force winds tear through West Texas, killing 4
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 10 months agoA line of severe storms produced what a meteorologist calls a rare combination of multiple...
Hurricane Ian: Forecasters still struggle to warn people of hurricane storm surge dangers
The News-Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWind and surf are the twin dangers in a hurricane. But how to measure them, and warn people, remains...
Texas “Ike Dike” coastal barrier project could cost $57 billion with inflation, Army Corps says
Texas Tribune via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe latest figure is 68% higher than an earlier estimate of $34 billion, and it’s unclear when — or...