An interview with Avery Tomasco, CBS Austin News meteorologist, on recent severe weather in Texas
Last night’s major thunderstorm brought 100 mph winds, trees snapped in half, destruction of homes and businesses, power outages for nearly 1,000,000 around the Houston area, and the unfortunate and tragic deaths of at least 4 of our fellow Texans. BKV Energy is here to help those impacted by the…
What is the average price per kWh in Texas? The average price per kWh in Texas is currently $0.1532 cents per kWh, according to the EIA’s data for December 2024. The average price per kWh in Texas in 2023 was $0.1446 cents. The average price per kWh in Texas in…
What were the largest hurricanes to make landfall in Texas? Since 1851, there have been 10 recorded category 4 hurricanes to make landfall in Texas. Some of the more well-known storm names include Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. Hurricane Harvey moved slowly over the Houston area,…
What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon? Hurricanes and typhoons are the same type of storm, a tropical cyclone, but they are given different names based on where they occur. Hurricanes vs typhoons Hurricane is the term used for storms that mostly impact the Caribbean, the United…
12 effective ways to improve indoor air quality Limiting exposure to air pollutants like dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is key to improving indoor air quality. Here’s a comprehensive list of strategies you can use to reduce the presence of harmful particles and improve…
According to NASA, climate researchers and scientists, and weather experts across the globe, hurricanes are growing stronger in the last 40 years. In this time period, the incidence of named storms (including tropical storms and hurricanes), hurricanes, and major hurricanes has increased in comparison to previous decades. Additionally, weather data…
Researchers predict a hyperactive 2024 hurricane season On April 29, the Colorado State University Tropical Weather & Climate Research team released their forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. They are expecting this season to be one of the most active in history. They are predicting 23 named tropical storms…
What is the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning?
What is a hurricane? Hurricanes are powerful tropical cyclones that form over warm ocean waters in the Atlantic or the northeastern Pacific Ocean. These storms are characterized by intense wind speeds, heavy rainfall, and often accompanied by storm surges and coastal flooding. Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural phenomena.…