Education and Certification. Typically, first grade teachers earn at least a bachelorâs degree in elementary education. They may specialize in a particular content area, such as reading, and take courses in education and child psychology in addition to field training.
U.S. Weather Bureau forecasters were aware of the Galveston hurricane as early as August 30. By the time the storm passed over Cuba (September 4) and reached a position just northwest of Key West (September 6), forecasters were convinced the storm would continue to track to the northeast.
The last major category 3 hurricane to hit Houston was Alicia in 1983. That storm developed just south of Louisiana and made landfall in Galveston just three days later with winds over 115 mph, killing 22 people and causing over $2 billion in damage. Hurricane season officially begins June 1.