Nicholas strengthens into Category 1 hurricane before landfall in Texas: Latest forecast

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BREAKING: Nicholas has strengthened into a hurricane, with winds of 75 mph, ahead of making landfall in Texas.

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks the latest storm that threatens the region with dangerous floodingstrengthened into a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in Texas Monday night.

have 74 mph or higher winds, and on Monday night, Nicholas -- formerly a tropical storm -- reached sustained winds of 76 mph, according to a station at Matagorda Bay, which also reported Nicholas has gusting winds of 95 mph.This NOAA satellite image shows Tropical Storm Nicholas, off the coastline of Texas on the morning of Sept. 13, 2021.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 17 Texas counties and has prepped resources, including boat teams and rescue aircrafts, to assist any affected areas.In Harris County, which encompasses Houston, Judge Lina Hidalgo warned Monday afternoon:"We could get 10 to 15 inches of rain over the next 24 hours or so -- and that would be very, very concerning."

 

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