Houston and Hurricanes: A Love-Hate Relationship (Mostly Hate, Hopefully)
Ah, Houston. The city that's got it all: booming industries, delicious barbecue, and a healthy dose of unpredictable weather. But when it comes to hurricanes, let's just say the relationship is a bit...complicated.
How many hurricanes are we talking about here?
Now, before you start hoarding bottled water and boarding up your windows, here's the deal: the average yearly number of hurricanes hitting Houston is around 0.8. That means you can expect a tropical storm or a weak hurricane to meander on over every four years or so.
But here's the thing about Mother Nature: averages are boring. Sometimes, you get lucky and the hurricane season fizzles out like a deflated pool floatie. Other times, well, let's just say Houston, we have a problem! Remember Hurricane Harvey in 2017? That wasn't on the memo for average rainfall!
Hurricane Season: Brace Yourself (But Hopefully Not Too Hard)
The official hurricane season for Texas runs from mid-August to late November. So, during those months, it's a good idea to keep a watchful eye on the weather reports. But don't let it stress you out too much. Here's the Texan-sized truth: hurricanes are part of living on the coast.
But hey, that's what hurricane preparedness is all about! Stock up on some supplies, have a plan in place, and stay informed.
Houston: A City Built on Resilience
Even when a hurricane does decide to pay Houston a visit, the city has a way of bouncing back. We're a resilient bunch down here, and we've weathered our fair share of storms. So, if you do find yourself hunkering down during a hurricane, don't fret. Just batten down the hatches, pour yourself a cup of sweet tea, and know that this too shall pass.
And hey, maybe you'll even get a good story out of it.
