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For parts of southern and eastern Texas, it's raining again. Just like it did yesterday and just like it is forecast to do tomorrow. For residents accustomed to glaring sunshine and 90-degree heat ...
Texas has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in polluted waterways. A new report draws upon self disclosed data by industrial facilities provided to the EPA. The study counted 17 ...
Hours of relentless heavy rain in Dallas, Texas, is leading to dangerous flash flooding and rescues. AccuWeather's Bill Wadell reports from north Texas.
Storms with heavy rain are expected to become more extreme, causing flooding. [1] The frequency of extremely hot days in summer is also expected to increase because of the general warming trend. [1] Many arid areas in Texas will likely enter desertification or lose its productivity for activities like livestock. [1]
Effect of acid rain on statues Acid rain and weathering. Acid rain can damage buildings, historic monuments, and statues, especially those made of rocks, such as limestone and marble, that contain large amounts of calcium carbonate. Acids in the rain react with the calcium compounds in the stones to create gypsum, which then flakes off.
Environmental threats may include, but are not limited to rain, snow, acid rain, and earthquakes as well as fluctuations in temperature and relative humidity. They may also be exposed to excessive amounts of light as well as human intervention. Excessive rain and moisture can also lead to mold growth.
The heavy rain and powerful storms also flooded streets and busted windows in downtown buildings. In Harris County, where Houston is, about 782,000 homes and businesses were without power at about ...
Between 6 and 8 inches of rain fell in the College Station, Texas, area – about 80 miles northwest of Houston – from Monday to Thursday. The city picks up around 3 inches of rain on average in ...