Tropical Storm Beta Could Make Landfall In Texas Monday

Tropical Storm Beta is approaching Texas with storm surge warnings in effect. The storm, with winds at 45 mph, is not expected to become a hurricane due to dry air but remains a threat to coastal and inland areas. Tornado warnings are issued for Galveston, and heavy rainfall is expected in Houston. If Beta makes landfall, it will be the ninth named storm to do so in the continental US in 2024.

What warnings have been issued as Texas prepares for Tropical Storm Beta?

• Snow warnings

• Heat warnings

• Storm surge warnings

• Flood warnings

What is the recorded wind speed of Tropical Storm Beta according to the National Hurricane Center?

• 45 mph

• 75 mph

• 30 mph

• 60 mph

Which area in Texas has been issued tornado warnings due to Tropical Storm Beta?

• San Antonio

• Galveston

• Dallas

• Austin

How much rain is expected to fall in Houston if Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall?

• 2 inches

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

• 8 inches

What is the significance of Tropical Storm Beta making landfall in the continental US in 2024?

• It is the strongest storm of the year

• It is the 9th named storm to make landfall

• It is the last storm of the season

• It is the first storm of the year