Tropical Storm Beta Makes Landfall In Texas

The video discusses the heavy rain affecting southeast Texas, particularly Houston, due to a tropical storm. It highlights flooding concerns, with officials advising against nonessential travel. The National Weather Service forecasts up to 20 inches of rain, though the exact amount is uncertain. The video also covers the active hurricane season, noting that this is the ninth storm to make landfall, tying a record from 1916. The use of the Greek alphabet for naming storms is mentioned, indicating a busy season with more storms expected before the season ends on November 30th.

What advice is given to residents in Houston due to the heavy rainfall?

• To visit the flooded areas for sightseeing

• To evacuate the city immediately

• To stay home and avoid nonessential travel

• To continue with their daily routines

What is the main challenge in predicting the rainfall in the Houston-Galveston area?

• The storm has already passed

• The storm is moving too quickly

• The rainfall forecast is highly uncertain

• There is no data available

How many storms have made landfall this hurricane season, tying a historical record?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

Why is the Greek alphabet being used for naming storms this season?

• The regular list of names was exhausted

• It is a tradition every year

• To honor Greek meteorologists

• It is a new naming convention

When does the hurricane season officially end?

• January 31st

• December 31st

• November 30th

• October 31st