Aviation regulators imposed a prohibition on hobbyist drones and other civilian aircraft flying in the area affected by Tropical Storm Harvey after concerns were raised about potential interference of rescue efforts.

Estimates for damages caused by Hurricane Harvey are climbing with the storm poised to regain strength in the Gulf of Mexico before crashing back on land.

The 'Hailstorm Bill,' goes into effect on Friday and reduces the 18% penalty insurers pay for unlawfully delaying or denying 'forces of nature' claims down to about 10%.