Rice is monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall and wind gusts in the Houston area starting tonight. There are no changes to university operations, and all facilities will remain open.
Please stay aware in case weather conditions change. Here are some sources for you to monitor:
- Travel conditions: Houston TranStar
- Forecasts: National Weather Service
- Flood warnings: Harris County Flood Warning System
With heavy rain, some roadways and low-lying areas on campus may temporarily have standing water. As always, avoid floodwater.
We don't expect this to be a serious storm, but please be careful and use your best judgment as we deal with any impacts over the next couple of days.
You can learn about what you can do to be ready for any storm, no matter how severe: