How ABC13's new 13 Alert Radar network provides more accurate severe weather coverage

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As Houston's severe weather leader, ABC13 is doubling down on our commitment to provide you with the most accurate forecast with superior technology by introducing the 13 Alert Radar network.Houston is at the highest risk of billion-dollar weather disasters in the country, whether it's from hurricanes, tornadoes, flash floods, or winter storms.With the frequency of extreme weather events increasing, it's more important than ever for us to have the best technology to keep you safe when severe weather strikes.Watch the video above to see the complete 13 Alert Radar special, including Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog's demonstration of how the new network system works.Why a new radar system was neededThe United States is home to the most advanced radar network in the world called NEXRAD -- but even the best in the world is not perfect.While the 160 radars in this network provide some degree of radar coverage to most of our nation, critical gaps are scattered thro...