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Houston's climate is classified as humid subtropical (Cfa in Köppen climate classification system). Spring supercell thunderstorms sometimes bring tornadoes to the area. Prevailing winds are from the south and southeast during most of the year, bringing heat across the continent from the deserts of Mexico and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. Space Center Houston is the official visitors’ center of NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Here one will find many interactive exhibits including moon rocks, a shuttle simulator, and presentations about the history of NASA's manned space flight program.
There are a lot of parks and museums spread throughout Houston. Hermann Park is probably one of the most visited ones because of it's close proximity to the Houston Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Hermann Park Golf Course.
Hermine comes ashore as a strong tropical storm in northeastern Mexico near the South Texas border.
Hermine Gives Galveston Dangerous Tides [09/2010]
Even though Tropical Storm Hermine will be going ashore hundreds of miles south of Galveston, the Island is still feeling the effects, and high tide means a dangerous tide for swimmers.
Houston travel Houston is home to 337 parks including Hermann Park, which houses the Houston Zoo and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Terry Hershey Park, Lake Houston Park, Memorial Park, Tranquility Park, Sesquicentennial Park, Discovery Green and Sam Houston Park (which contains restored and reconstructed homes which were originally built between 1823 and 1905). Many annual events celebrate the diverse cultures of Houston. The largest and longest running is the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, held over 20 days from late February to early March. Another large celebration is the annual night-time Houston Pride Parade, held at the end of June. Other annual events include the Houston Greek Festival, Art Car Parade, the Houston Auto Show, the Houston International Festival and the Westheimer Block Party.