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Houston derecho’s ‘bouncing’ winds caused extensive damage to skyscrapers, study finds
Researchers focused on five tall buildings in downtown Houston that were designed to withstand category 4 hurricane winds of up to 67 meters per second. Despite the derecho winds reaching a top speed of 40 meters per second,
'Bouncing' winds could plague Houston skyscrapers, study finds
A new study by researchers at Florida International University found Houston's hurricane-resistant skyscrapers are at greater risk against "bouncing" winds.
Hurricane-proofed downtown skyscrapers unexpectedly vulnerable to 'bouncing' winds
Houston, we have a problem. The "Space City" boasts 50 buildings over 150 meters tall. These were designed to withstand hurricanes, to which Texas is prone. But on May 16th, 2024, a derecho—a wide, long-lived windstorm associated with rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms—managed to cause unexpected damage to many of the tall buildings downtown.
“Bouncing” winds damaged Houston skyscrapers in 2024
Strong localized winds can bounce due to interference between tall buildings, increasing pressure on walls and windows.
US city’s hurricane-proof skyscrapers could crumble from ‘bouncing’ winds: Study
Researchers have found that skyscrapers designed to endure major hurricanes perform significantly worse in less intense but fast-moving windstorms called derechos. This discovery raises concerns about the resilience of tall buildings as climate change intensifies,
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A Derecho Damaged Skyscrapers More Than A Hurricane Did
A powerful derecho last year caused more damage to Houston’s tallest buildings than Hurricane Beryl. Scientists wanted to ...
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Will Houston’s 2025 Hurricane Season be a monster?
It’s hard to think about hurricane season with such a winter rollercoaster. However, it’s never too early to review your ...
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Why derechos sometimes can hit harder than hurricanes
A powerful derecho last year caused more damage to Houston’s tallest buildings than Hurricane Beryl. Scientists wanted to ...
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Love, Houston: Their second date lasted five days, thanks to Hurricane Harvey
Becky and Larry Kennard have been together for eight years, married for five, and their relationship has weathered several storms. Literally. The early days of this Houston duo's love story goes back ...
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Here’s what Houston could expect for the 2025 Hurricane Season
It’s never too early to start thinking about hurricane season, at least that’s how KPRC 2's Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez ...
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Houston man fighting West Nile virus from mosquito bite denied care from local hospitals
A man who caught West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito during Hurricane Beryl is fighting to find care in the ...
Houston's power crisis can't dim CenterPoint Energy's $1B profit success
CenterPoint reported a profit of  $1 billion in 2024 – the same year it left over 2.2 million customers without power during ...
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CenterPoint made more than $1 billion in profits in 2024 amid Hurricane Beryl backlash
During the July storm, more than 2.2 million residents and businesses — approximately 80% of CenterPoint Energy customers — lost power.