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CenterPoint begins rollout of 100 weather stations throughout Houston area
The utility company did not provide details regarding the projected cost of installing and maintaining the weather station ...
What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes, and we recreate them to test building designs
From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more ...
What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
Engineers use giant fans in the Wall of Wind test facility to study the destructive ways these powerful winds can interact ...
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Ahead of hurricane season, a Texas utility is installing a first-of-its-kind network of weather stations to enhance storm response
CenterPoint Energy is preparing for hurricane season by installing weather monitoring stations to enhance awareness during ...
Harris County sues Trump administration, cites threat to hurricane season preparedness
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian Menefee are expected to hold a press ...
Can real-time weather data help Houston ride out the next hurricane?
CenterPoint Energy is installing 100 advanced weather stations across Houston and 12 surrounding counties in Southeast Texas ...
A look at CenterPoint's new tool to help during weather disasters
"This is not the type of weather station you have in your backyard," CenterPoint Meteorology Manager Matt Lanza said.