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Beryl, downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, has been leaving its impact on greater Houston. Abdelraoufsinno has compiled a searchable database showing the timeline of damaging wind speeds over the next two days for your area.
What can wind damage look like?
Winds 40 miles per hour or higher:
Twigs and small branches can break from trees, causing debris to clutter roadways and sidewalks. Any kind of travel at this wind speed should be postponed or limited. In terms of damages, some homes or businesses may experience roof damage.
Winds 57 miles per hour or higher:
At this point, winds start to cause more severe damage to structures and landscaping. Wind at this speed can take down whole tree limbs and rip off roofing material in relatively good condition.
Winds 74 mph or higher winds damage:
Though this wind speed may not have impacted all areas in Houston, winds at this level will snap large branches off trees and uproot small trees. There is the likelihood of damage to power lines and poles. CenterPoint Energy reports more than 1.9 million customers without power, as of 10 a.m. Monday.
Wind-damage prevention tips
At this moment, with the tropical storm passing, stay indoors and safe. But for the future, in high-wind conditions, outdoor materials can become dangerous projectiles, damaging your home or even people. Be sure to secure outdoor items, such as furniture, lawn ornaments, and trash cans to prevent them from being blown away.
Try to close or reinforce vulnerable areas of the home, such as windows, which may shatter when hit with windborne debris. As mentioned earlier, high winds can also break off trees and branches. Try and trim or remove damaged trees or branches that may pose a threat to your home or business.
For more last-minute resources and information, Abdelraoufsinno has also compiled a guide for storm preparedness. Check it out here.
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