SUMMARY: A hurricane over 200 miles wide is approaching Harris County, bringing severe weather including high winds, heavy rain, potential flooding, and storm surge, expected to impact the region significantly over the next 24 hours. Residents should stay indoors from midnight to noon and prepare by securing outdoor items, charging phones, and having essentials ready. Power outages are likely, so fill water tubs and fuel cars. Emergency services will prioritize critical infrastructure post-storm. CenterPoint and other agencies are mobilized with crews on standby for rapid restoration. Safety precautions include avoiding downed power lines and proper use of generators to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says the county is ready for Beryl ahead of it’s landfall, which is expected early Monday morning.

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SUMMARY: A hurricane warning is in effect in parts of Texas as Tropical Storm Barrel approaches, expected to intensify overnight. In Corpus Christi, there was a mandatory evacuation for visitors. Liviana Colies reports light rain, strong winds, and preparations for storm surge. Despite warnings, some people continue with normal activities, including swimming and fishing. Residents are taking precautions, boarding up homes and businesses, and placing sandbags to mitigate potential flooding. Long-time residents recall past storms like Hurricane Harvey and are not taking chances. Wind speeds are anticipated to exceed 74 mph, with the impact spreading to Galveston Bay and the Houston area.

Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to make landfall in Texas on Monday morning. Residents in Corpus Christi are taking steps to prepare for the incoming storm, which is expected to intensify before making landfall.

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SUMMARY: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met virtually with Congressional committee leaders, anticipating a significant week on Capitol Hill. Five Democrat members of Congress have already urged President Biden to step aside. The Democratic calls for Biden to reconsider his electability could amplify when Congress reconvenes after the July 4th recess. Jeffries publicly supports Biden but is privately attentive to concerns about the president’s age affecting the upcoming elections. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy emphasized the limited time Biden has to prove his capability for a second term. The outcome of these calls for Biden to leave the race remains uncertain.

Congress is back in session this week and the number of Democratic officials calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race could grow.

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