Houston Hurricanes: Dodgeball Champions or Sitting Ducks?
Ah, Houston. The city that practically invented air conditioning (because, let's face it, that Texas heat ain't no joke). But here's the thing about Houston – it's not all rodeos and steakhouses. This metropolis sits smack dab in hurricane alley, which means it can get a little stormy sometimes.
So, how stormy exactly? Have hurricanes been giving H-Town a high five, or has Houston been dodging bullets like Neo in the Matrix? Let's dive into the data, shall we?
A Decade of Dodging (Mostly)
The good news: The last ten years have been relatively quiet on the hurricane front for Houston. No major hurricanes have made landfall directly on the city itself. Hallelujah!
Of course, there was that whole Hurricane Harvey situation in 2017. Harvey didn't technically hit Houston head-on, but it meandered around like a lost tourist, dumping a metric ton of rain that caused some pretty epic flooding. Let's just say Houston's bayous got a little too enthusiastic that year.
But Don't Get Too Cozy...
Here's the thing about hurricanes: they're unpredictable. Just because Houston hasn't gotten a direct hit in a while doesn't mean it can't happen. Mother Nature is like that crazy ex who shows up years later – you never know what she's gonna do.
So, what's the takeaway? Houston gets a B+ on the hurricane dodging scale. They've been lucky lately, but complacency is a recipe for disaster (or at least a very wet one).
Here's some friendly advice, Houston folks:
- Be prepared: Stock up on supplies, have a hurricane plan, and don't forget the waterproof mascara (you gotta look good even during an apocalypse).
- Listen to the weatherman: They're not psychics, but they know a thing or two about storms.
- And lastly, pray to the weather gods for continued good fortune. We all know Texas needs all the help it can get when it comes to staying dry.