Tropical Storm Nate Strengthens to Hurricane Ahead of Landfall in US

Tropical Storm Nate gained power on Friday evening becoming a Category 1 hurricane as it moved past the Mexican shore toward the United States, the US National Hurricane Center warned.

Chemical plant explosions reported in Harvey aftermath

Local emergency officials have reported two explosions at a flooded chemical plant in the Texas town of Crosby.

Louisiana National Guard Calls Up More Military Personnel to Fight Floods

The Louisiana National Guard has boosted measures to combat the disastrous floods by brining additional military forces to the affected area," the state adjutant general Glenn Curtis said in a news release.