National Weather Service Director: This is Why Harvey is Different From Other Storms Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Residents are rescued from their homes surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Houston, Texas. ( David J. Phillip / Associated Press ) Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC