2025 Southeast Texas Hurricane Guide Released for Upcoming Season

The National Weather Service (NWS) Houston/Galveston office has officially released the 2025 Southeast Texas Hurricane & Severe Weather Guide. This comprehensive document is designed to help residents across the region prepare for the threats posed by the upcoming hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Emphasizing readiness for not only hurricanes but also flooding, tornadoes, and severe winds, the guide provides practical advice, updated forecasting tools, evacuation strategies, and critical emergency contacts.

Notably, the guide introduces residents to the updated National Hurricane Center (NHC) 3- and 5-day cone graphics that now include inland watches and warnings—an enhancement aimed at improving visualization of wind risks farther from the coastline. It also outlines the dangers of storm surge, stressing that even lower-category storms can lead to deadly flooding miles inland.

In addition to covering evacuation routes, preparation checklists, and safety plans for pets and businesses, the guide offers crucial insurance advice. Homeowners are reminded to verify their coverage now, as new policies cannot be issued once a storm threatens the Gulf. The document encourages everyone in Southeast Texas, from the coastline to further inland, to take proactive steps to protect their families, property, and communities before a storm is imminent.