The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Tropical Storm Harold begins to lash Texas with heavy rain
Start your day with the latest weather news – All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Harold closes in on Texas.
Tropical Storm Harold slamming South Texas with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Harold is on a path toward South Texas where it’s expected to make landfall on Tuesday. The storm is slamming southern parts of the state with heavy rain and gusty winds.
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Hurricane HQ: Texas braces for Tropical Storm Harold
Tropical Storm Harold is inching closer toward the Texas coast, with expected landfall midday on Tuesday.
The FOX Forecast Center says that heavy rainfall associated with the storm system may produce areas of flash and urban flooding.
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Tropical Storm Warnings and Tropical Storm Watches are in place for areas in South Texas.
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Forecasters are also watching several other areas in the Atlantic basin.
Tropical Storm Franklin is bearing down on Hispaniola Tuesday, brining heavy rain for the Dominican Republic, Haiti and even over in Puerto Rico.
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Summer strikes back
Record-breaking heat will continue in the central U.S. as a high pressure locks in over the region.
The FOX Forecast Center says that weather setup will create dangerous daytime heat and limit overnight cooling, prompting Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories.
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The latest on Maui
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Maui on Monday, nearly two weeks after deadly brush fires swept through parts of the island, killing at least 114 people.
The president's visit comes as Maui fire survivors are growing critical of the federal response to the fires and questioning the number of unaccounted-for individuals. The fires destroyed whole communities, and cadaver dogs continue to search for remains.
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Image 1 of 5US President Joe Biden (L), US First Lady Jill Biden (R), Hawaii Governor Josh Green (2nd R) and Jaime Green, First Lady of Hawaii, take part in an operational briefing on response and recovery efforts following wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 21, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) ( )
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Image 2 of 5US President Joe Biden and US First Lady Jill Biden participate in a blessing ceremony with the Lahaina elders at Moku'ula following wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 21, 2023. The Bidens are expected to meet with first responders, survivors, and local officials following deadly wildfires in Maui. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) ( )
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Image 3 of 5US President Joe Biden and US First Lady Jill Biden visit an area devastated by wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii on August 21, 2023. The Bidens are expected to meet with first responders, survivors, and local officials following deadly wildfires in Maui. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) ( )
![Marine One, carrying US President Joe Biden, flies above wildfire damage in Lahaina on the island of Maui, in Hawaii on August 21, 2023.]()
Image 4 of 5Marine One, carrying US President Joe Biden, flies above wildfire damage in Lahaina on the island of Maui, in Hawaii on August 21, 2023. The Bidens are expected to meet with first responders, survivors, and local officials following deadly wildfires in Maui. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) ( )
![Marine One, carrying US President Joe Biden, flies above wildfire damage in Lahaina on the island of Maui, in Hawaii on August 21, 2023.]()
Image 5 of 5Marine One, carrying US President Joe Biden, flies above wildfire damage in Lahaina on the island of Maui, in Hawaii on August 21, 2023. The Bidens are expected to meet with first responders, survivors, and local officials following deadly wildfires in Maui. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) ( )
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