The evolution of hurricane forecasting and technology since 2005

Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes for 116 yards and a touchdown as No. 4 Miami defeats Florida 26-7 on Saturday night.

Miami quarterback Carson Beck is set to face two of the Hurricanes' biggest rivals, Florida and Florida State, in consecutive games this season.

Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay in the Top 25 with an 0-2 record.

Miami’s new faces made quick first impressions.

Carter Davis made a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 left for the go-ahead score, Carson Beck threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns in his Miami debut, and the 10th-ranked Hurricanes beat No. 6 Notre Dame 27-24 in the opener for both teams.

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.

With the 2025 Hurricane Season in full effect, a university study may put some fears at ease. However, experts remind, "it just takes one hurricane making landfall to make it an active season."

On the anniversary of Hurricane Beryl, KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez wants Houston to remember these five lessons we can’t afford to forget

This Friday marks one year since the 2024 Houston derecho.

The U.S. Department of Defense is planning to discontinue data from one of its satellites—data that plays a critical role in hurricane forecasting. Here’s why KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says it could set us back.

The U.S. Department of Defense is planning to discontinue data from one of its satellites—data that plays a critical role in hurricane forecasting. Here’s why KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says it could set us back.

This storm is expected to be very short-lived. It is currently moving to the northeast at around 10-20 mph into much cooler waters.

In the proposed Action Plan for Disaster Recovery, the City of Houston plans to use half of the $314.6M provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on addressing infrastructure needs.

Commissioner Lesley Briones is holding a FREE disaster preparedness workshop on Tuesday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Tracy Gee Community Center on Westcenter Drive in Westchase. Here's how you can sign up.

View the 2025 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.

One of the most common questions our Chief Meteorologist gets when visiting schools is: “How do hurricanes get their names?” Take a deep dive into the nomenclature history and discover if we could get our first named storm in two weeks.

On Saturday, CenterPoint Energy is sponsoring what is said to be “the largest hurricane preparedness event in Texas” with a safety expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

A troubling internal review from the Federal Emergency Management Agency reveals the organization is unprepared for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins on June 1, as leadership turmoil and staffing issues plague the agency.

Learn how to protect your property during severe weather and hurricanes in Houston.

Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school’s new men’s basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal.

Fort Bend Hightower standout leads girls team to UIL State Championship game in 6A Division 2

Houston’s main electrical company backed off plans to raise rates after facing sharp criticism for its response to massive power outages after Hurricane Beryl.

Facing the prospect of Mikko Rantanen becoming an unrestricted free agent after this season, Colorado general manager Chris MacFarland felt the timing was right to trade the star forward and bolster the Avalanche’s roster for the future.

Every four years since 2017 we’ve had snow and a hurricane hit SE Texas

Carson Beck is pushing his NFL plans back a year and has committed to play next season at Miami.

Chaz Lanier scored 22 points, and No. 1 Tennessee beat struggling Miami 75-62 on Tuesday night at the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden.

Miami wants things reconsidered.

The Atlantic hurricane season came to an end on Nov. 30.

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.

Kyle McCord and Syracuse knocked No. 6 Miami out of Atlantic Coast Conference title contention — and possibly ended the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff hopes — by rallying from a 21-0 deficit for a 42-38 win.

Groundbreaking study shows the link between a warmer ocean and hurricane intensity

Cam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14.

Worst day ever.

Cam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.

There are a few reasons why we aren't too concerned about Rafael.

The ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.

Rafael moves into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday night

How rare is it for a strong storm to move into the Gulf this time of year?

The Miami sideline was loaded with talent this past weekend.

Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.

Ajay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association officials argued they needed a 10% rate increase to help insure a growing number of policyholders.

Social media posts are claiming another storm is coming

As millions of eyes were focused on Florida as residents braced for Hurricane Milton -- one Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media.

Terri Hackl with OnPoint Rescue said the devastation in Eastern Tennessee is staggering. They're in need of critical supplies to help the communities without shelter as temperatures drop at night. Here's how you can help.

All eyes remain on Florida and Texas is maintaining its commitment to step in and assist our neighbors as the monstrous Hurricane Milton brought a deadly storm surge and strong winds to the area.

Hurricane Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key on Florida’s Gulf Coast Wednesday evening.

Storm surge, 100 mph winds and flooding usually dominate hurricane forecasts, but tornadoes are another common destructive element.

As Florida prepares for another powerful hurricane, many are still recovering from the impact of Category 4 Hurricane Helene.

Witness the impacts of Hurricane Milton as the monstrous storm slams into Florida from the Gulf of Mexico this week.

Terri Hackl with OnPoint Rescue said the devastation is particularly severe and the local communities are struggling to recover. Coupled with overnight temperatures dipping into the 30s in many spots, the demand for kerosene and heaters has grown urgent, with many residents forced to sleep outside without adequate shelter.

Major Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane as of 3 p.m. Wednesday.

As Hurricane Milton heads for Florida, here is a live radar we have provided to track the monstrous storm.

Hurricane Milton has been undergoing rapid intensification and now stands with winds of 120 mph.

As our fellow Floriadians brace for one of Earth’s strongest hurricanes, many are still recovering from category 4 Hurricane Helene.

When was the last time a hurricane made a direct landfall on the mainland United States as a Category 5?

A Houston-area gas station has been ordered to pay a $50,000 penalty for price gouging while many Houstonians were vulnerable during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

“Our country is stronger when we come together in times of crisis, and Texas is immediately deploying additional support to help our fellow Americans as Florida braces for this major hurricane,” Governor Abbott said in a statement.

When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.

Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez answers a question that has some people puzzled

Here are some of the most intense Hurricanes, based on pressure, to ever develop in the Atlantic.

Although Hurricane Milton stays away from SE Texas, Florida will see another devasting storm make landfall by mid-week.

Milton has rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming a Category 5 storm Monday on a path toward Florida.

Milton strengthened rapidly into a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward Florida.

The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official says false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, which are being spread most prominently by Donald Trump, are “demoralizing” aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance.

Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.

Cam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night.

Texas isn’t expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.

"We expect that for Bolivar especially, there might be water coming over the top of [highway] 87," Judge Mark Henry said. "So if that’s going to be inconvenient or certainly life-threatening for you, you might want to relocate for a day or two."

The National Weather Center is now monitoring a region off the coast of Texas that has a 10% chance of development in the next two days. This is the same low-pressure system that has been bringing showers and storms for a week. This system will continue to bring the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding to our coastal areas.

The National Weather Center is now monitoring a region off the coast of Texas that has a 10% chance of development in the next two days. This is the same low-pressure system that has been bringing showers and storms for a week. This system will continue to bring the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding to our coastal areas.

More than 200 volunteers with The Restoration Team spent 6 months ripping out moldy sheetrock and putting 87-year-old George Tisdale’s home back together. Since the non-profit started after Hurricane Harvey with members of just 4 churches, it has grown. Pulling in and putting people to work from here and across the country.

Hurricanes, derechos, and winter storms are all weather events that have left Houston in disarray. Whether a tree fell on your house or flood waters swept away your belongings, the cost of Mother Nature’s wrath can be hard to recover from.

Homeowners typically pay $2,300 a year for a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policy. The rate increase would bump premiums by 10%.

Jason Wells told regulators the company will launch a new outage tracker by Aug. 1. It will also trim more tree limbs near power lines and hire an executive to focus on emergency response.

Was your fence damaged during Hurricane Beryl? Are you confused about who's supposed to cover the cost? You, your neighbor or insurance? Well, we did the homework for you and here's what we found out:

Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.

More than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas.

Abbott demanded that the utility company produce a plan by the end of July outlining how it will improve power reliability ahead of future storms.

Beryl exposed how vulnerable the electric infrastructure is to failure, leaving residents angry and at risk.

There’s no Texas requirement that nursing homes and assisted living facilities keep generators on hand to power air conditioning after storms.

More than 1 million Texans still don’t have electricity. For those hardest hit by Beryl, the wait will stretch into next week.

According to state filings, the utility is restoring power at a relatively quicker pace than after prior storms. Texans are still fed up.

Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days. Experts say Texans without electricity are facing a dangerous situation.

Across the Gulf Coast, fences toppled, awnings ripped, business signs soared away and traffic lights twisted askew.

Officials warn of continued flooding and other risks as Beryl leaves. Groups are mobilizing to help affected Texans.

Tens of thousands of households and businesses aren’t expected to have electricity for most of this week.

At least two counties, Nueces and Refugio, have issued mandatory evacuation orders.

Even in the worst-case scenario, they say they’re more than ready to tackle the challenge.

Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.

Hurricane forecasts over the last few decades have improved significantly, but did you know fair weather often determines where we see the worst storms?

Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. partners with USAA, Coast to prepare for hurricane season

Many people go to Surfside for vacation, but it is also on the frontline when hurricanes or tropical storms move into southeast Texas. Family-owned builders Davison Gulf Coast have built beach homes on Surfside for decades.

The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

View the 2024 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.

The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects.

Wind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season.

Learn how to protect your property during severe weather and hurricanes in Houston.

For 20 years now, engineer Dale Link has issued a broad hurricane forecast for the United States (and all over the world) indicating not “how many” hurricanes we’ll have in a given season, but where those storms have a 50-50 chance of making landfall.