Houston's first major heat stretch of the summer is here, and doctors say most people don't know the warning signs until it's too late. As thousands pack downtown for FIFA and Juneteenth celebrations, medical experts are urging everyone heading outside this weekend to know the difference between feeling hot and being in danger. Here's what to watch for and how to stay safe.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

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Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area Wednesday.

Heavy rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms are expected to move through the Houston area during the morning commute, potentially creating slick roads and isolated street flooding.

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Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

KPRC 2's Weather teams is tracking a multi-day heavy rain threat that begins Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Another round is expected Thursday and has potential to impact the official start of summer.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

Get the latest Houston-area weather update: Marginal risk (1/5) of thunderstorms, hail and damaging winds today across the area today -like - Columbus, Katy, Brenham. Cypress, The Woodlands and Huntsville. Track rain totals, timing with more rain this week!

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

Cold front to bring severe weather to Houston area Saturday afternoon.

Line of storms moving through Houston area.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

Today will be warm during the daytime, with high temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to the mid-70s across the region.

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Today will be warm during the daytime, with high temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to the mid-70s across the region.

As another round of winter weather threatens southeast Texas, many Houstonians are reflecting on Winter Storm Uri, the devastating freeze that paralyzed the region in February 2021.

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Thunderstorms are expected across much of Southeast Texas as a cold front approaches the region Friday.

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A cold front is sliding through Southeast Texas, bringing with it rain and thunderstorms.

A cold front is sliding through Southeast Texas, bringing with it rain and thunderstorms.

During a severe storm, the Cy-Fair Fire Department's Engine 11 crew sought temporary shelter in a resident’s garage due to high winds.

A cold front is sliding through Southeast Texas, bringing with it rain and thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms are developing across Southeast Texas as a strong cold front approaches the area.

A line of thunderstorms is developing out west of the Houston area Friday night.

Thunderstorms are developing across portions of Southeast Texas Thursday.

After a long period of dry weather, thunderstorms have returned to parts of Southeast Texas Tuesday.

SE Texas continues to see worsening drought conditions with the lack of rain. How much rain is needed and why haven't we seen it?

Rain chances aren’t super high as we start the work week, but there are still some pop-up showers and storms across the area Monday.

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An air quality alert is currently in effect for Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria due to elevated ozone levels.

Despite sunny conditions in some areas across Houston Tuesday, rain clouds are also moving through some parts of town.

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Scattered thunderstorms developing across Houston area.

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Despite current sunny conditions, some storm cells are moving towards the Houston area ahead of the weekend.

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Scattered thunderstorms developing across Houston area.

A cold front will bring increased chance for storms Labor Day Weekend, watch for flooding.

Scattered thunderstorms developing across Houston area.

We are tracking strong thunderstorms that have redeveloped following a stormy last few days in Houston.

We are tracking strong thunderstorms that have redeveloped following a stormy last few days in Houston.

We are tracking strong thunderstorms that have redeveloped following a stormy last few days in Houston.

We’re also tracking scattered downpours this afternoon, though not everyone will see rain.

We’re also tracking scattered downpours this afternoon, though not everyone will see rain.

Thunderstorms have developed on the east side of Houston and Harris County.

Isolated storms are appearing across the Houston area, bringing brief but heavy rain.

Isolated storms are appearing across the Houston area, bringing brief but heavy rain.

Areas along and south of the I-10 corridor—including neighborhoods from El Campo to Liberty—could see stronger downpours and occasional thunder. By later Sunday evening, around 8 to 9 p.m., storms are likely to wind down.

A viewer wrote in asking KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez if “feels like” temperatures are climate agenda-driven. Here's what he told them.

An air quality alert is currently in effect for Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria due to elevated ozone levels.

As part of the Discovery network's second season launch, "The Eye of the Storm," our very own Gage Goulding guest-starred to discuss the 2024 Houston Derecho, whose coverage earned an Emmy award with KPRC 2's Daji Aswad and Frank Billingley, and photojournalist, Adrian Crooks.

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

Areas along and south of the I-10 corridor—including neighborhoods from El Campo to Liberty—could see stronger downpours and occasional thunder. By later Sunday evening, around 8 to 9 p.m., storms are likely to wind down.

The Houston Texans Training Camp opens to fans on Saturday, July 26, at 9 AM, with a 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure area near the Gulf Coast.

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When classifying these storms, the major factor taken into account is the wind. Tropical depressions have winds of less than 38 mph; tropical storms have winds of 39 - 73 mph.

KPRC 2 is tracking thunderstorms across the Greater Houston area into Saturday afternoon

KPRC 2 is tracking thunderstorms across the Greater Houston area into Saturday afternoon

Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

This Friday marks one year since the 2024 Houston derecho.

Tropical Depression Three has the potential to strengthen to the third named storm for the 2025 Hurricane Season

Showers are likely to become more intense by early afternoon, with the possibility of heavier storms developing between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

Over the past week, we’ve seen a small uptick in tropical activity. Now, over the next seven days, another area in the Eastern Gulf has a slight chance of development

The second name storm of the season forms in the eastern Gulf Sunday afternoon

Tropical Depression Two formed in the southern Gulf.

One of the biggest threats we continue to see with these thunderstorms is lightning. But what exactly is lightning, and how does it form?

Scattered showers and storms are expected to continue on Thursday, with the best chance occurring during the afternoon and evening hours.

It was a pretty calm start to Tuesday, but we’re tracking partly cloudy skies and chances for thunderstorms later in the day.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

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A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

⚡️ More thunderstorms are expected this Tuesday afternoon! Heavy rain, lightning, small hail, and 40mph winds possible.

⚡️ More thunderstorms are expected this Tuesday afternoon! Heavy rain, lightning, small hail, and 40mph winds possible.

Flood watch in effect

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

Flood watch in effect

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

Flood watch in effect

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

Houstonians know all too well about the dreadful heat, but residents in need can always turn to cooling shelters, and now there will be an additional number of centers to help people escape the heatwave.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

Flood watch in effect