World agencies reported that the first-degree hurricane Nicholas struck the US state of Texas.
He reached the state coast at 5:30 GMT today with a wind of 120 kilometers per hour.
Nicholas tipping into Texas https://t.co/WK4spuO8WF
— Kimberly Sonnier (@KimberlySonnie4) September 14, 2021
The hurricane hit the land in the eastern part of the Matagord Peninsula, about 17 km west-southwest of Sargent Beach in Texas.
This is what it’s looking like today in Galveston. Our @zacktKHOU is on the island covering our costal neighbors. Make sure to download our #KHOU11 app to stay connected and updated on #TropicalStormNicholas pic.twitter.com/ZImk4mezeF
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) September 13, 2021
Meteorologists warn of torrential rains and floods. Nicholas is expected to move slowly in Texas.