Why a NOAA Weather Radio could save your life in the next storm.

Half a decade of drought improves after devasting flooding

KPRC 2’s Weather team has been monitoring a tropical system headed toward the Gulf, but the National Hurricane Center has dramatically lowered the chance of any development.

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.

A tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.

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."

Hundreds of people gathered for prayer, support and mourning in Kerrville on Wednesday evening.

In the Texas Hill Country towns hardest hit by catastrophic flash flooding, it’s not uncommon anymore to see signs for free food.

In the small river towns that dot the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, you can’t look far without seeing devastation.

First responders who continue to search for missing people in the floodwaters are also suffering, as they face burnout and emotional fatigue in the face of such tragedy. To help combat mental health issues in first responders, there are a variety of state-wide and national resources that are available.

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.

Ron Duke spent his life fighting to protect the Guadalupe River, keeping it as a pristine paradise that so many Texans love to visit.

Days after a deadly, devastating flood ravaged Central Texas and the Hill Country, Kerr County officials provided a sobering update on the aftermath Monday morning as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

Photos from Getty Images give a haunting look at the extensive damage caused by the catastrophic and deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Christian Fell, 28, says he remained on the box for nearly three hours,

A family of 33 from Austin all survived on the roof of a hotel while just a few miles away, a woman and her two dogs rode out the storm - literally - in a kayak.

The search and rescue mission in the Texas Hill Country is now an international effort.

The search for survivors continues in the Texas Hill Country after catastrophic flash flooding swept through Kerr County early Friday morning.

The Houston Fire Department has dispatched an engine and a Tactical Deployment Unit with four members to assist flood recovery efforts in Kerr County, Texas.

Parts of Central Texas are experiencing what officials described as a “catastrophic flooding event,” where fatalities have been confirmed.

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.

Living along the Trinity River and Lake Livingston comes with the potential for flooding.

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

🌧️ Pop-up storms in Houston! Share your weather wonders with us on Click2Pins. Snap a pic, drop a pin, and let's track these storms together.

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.

The storms have cleared out of Southeast Texas, but CenterPoint and Entergy crews are still working to restore power to thousands of customers across the area. You can track real-time outage numbers and restoration updates below.

The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornados touched down in Wharton County in Thursday’s early morning storms.

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.

Inside the University of Miami's SUSTAIN Laboratory, scientists are creating Category 5 hurricanes on demand in the world's largest hurricane simulator, leading to breakthrough discoveries about deadly storm surge that could revolutionize how coastal cities protect themselves against increasingly powerful storms.

Houston is growing, we’ve seen the numbers... and the traffic!

Read below to make sure you're ready for our hurricane season

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.

The storms have cleared out of Southeast Texas, but CenterPoint and Entergy crews are still working to restore power to thousands of customers across the area. You can track real-time outage numbers and restoration updates below.

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

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.

Investigators said the man had to be extricated from his Dodge Challenger after hitting a puddle of water, causing him to lose control and smash into a tree.

Severe storms in Southeast Texas have led to power outages, impacting thousands.

While the thunder and lightning served as an alarm clock for some Houston area residents, homeowners in northwest Harris County were startled by a tree crashing through their roof.

Or what would you tell someone who just moved to Houston?

For Houstonians, the derecho in May 2024 was start of a long summer of storms. But for researchers, it was the storm they’d been waiting for the chance to study.

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.

One year ago, May 16, 2024, is a day Houstonians will never forget.

As we reach the one-year mark from the 2024 Houston derecho, many Houstonians have already turned the page from the storm that caught one of the nation’s largest cities off guard.

This Friday marks one year since the 2024 Houston derecho.

With the summer heatwave coming in hot (no pun intended), ERCOT is expecting peak demand for residents looking to cool off. Its dashboard forecasts to shatter last year's records and potentially threaten the all-time demand record.

A new study shows only 8% of Houstonians are adequately prepared for weather disasters

It’s not just that hail is possible; Tuesday’s storms could once again bring severe hail.

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

On a day where the Greater Houston area is expecting severe weather, dozens of Xfinity customers are reporting multiple outages.

The Storm Prediction Center upgraded our severe threat for Friday afternoon into Saturday morning as storms are likely to fire up as we kick off the weekend.

Preparing now for potential power outages ahead of the next storm can reduce the risk of being stranded without food, water, or power for days.

Severe weather is possible Wednesday and Thursday this week in SE Texas. Here's what you need to know.

These storms could produce large hail (nickel-sized) damaging winds (over 65 mph), and a slight tornado risk.

The National Weather Service will resume translating its products for non-English speakers.

A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas.

Regardless of where you live or how much rain you get, it’s always important to stay safe, especially while on the roads.

Stay updated with the latest weather alerts, including wind advisories and temperature forecasts from KPRC's meteorologist Justin Stapleton.

Low severe weather threat north of Houston Wednesday

Stay informed with KPRC 2's detailed forecast covering upcoming severe weather, windy conditions, and temperature changes.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday due to what they described as "fire weather conditions across SE Texas"

Houston will most likely stay high and dry Wednesday, but to our north, there is a chance for a few storms that could be severe Wednesday evening.

The Houston Rodeo is no stranger to strong storms. Last year in 2024, attendees were forced to scramble for safety as hail and damaging winds moved through the area.

Your weather team is tracking several weather threats in the Houston area

A strong cold front will usher in a new Arctic front after strong to slightly severe storms possible late Tuesday. We will be tracking them as they move across the area on Tuesday.

It’s never too early to start thinking about hurricane season, at least that’s how KPRC 2's Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez sees it.

Would you like a free backup generator for your home? Sounds like a great deal, right? Or is it really though?

Flight delays are possible at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.

We’re expecting a lot of rain on Tuesday, and a flood watch has been issued for parts of Southeast Texas including Harris county.

CenterPoint and Entergy are preparing to manage power outages in the Greater Houston area due to a winter storm.

Rescued Pets Movement is reaching out to Houstonians who are willing to open up their homes to pets this week during the winter storms.

Workers are scheduled to begin the cleanup process on Monday, residents in Brazoria County are expected to help streamline efforts by separating the debris and placing it in the proper location.

80,000 people are expected for the Cotton Bowl on Friday. So what does this mean if you’re one of those people? And what about the dangerous driving conditions?

“These kinds of temperatures don’t lead to levels of demand that are particularly difficult to meet,” energy expert Doug Lewin explained

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of the cold temperatures anticipated across Texas this week.

Students at Walt Disney Elementary were surprised by a visit from Houston Texans' Toro and cheerleaders as Alvin ISD works to rebuild their campus.

Investigators say a man's body was found directly in front of a bus shelter due to the cold weather. It's unclear how long he was there.

As Houston faces its coldest temperatures of the winter so far, shelters are gearing up to support those most vulnerable to the extreme cold – the homeless.

Stay informed about the upcoming severe weather risk and drastic temperature drops with meteorologist Brittany Begley's updated forecast.

Temperatures swing from above average to below average in 24 hours

It's understandable to feel some way when we hear there's an Arctic front coming to Houston. But the KPRC 2 Weather Team is confident it won't be a repeat of Winter Storm Uri.

Let’s clear something up; despite the buzz on social media, this is not pipe-bursting cold for Houston.

Let’s clear something up; despite the buzz on social media, this is not pipe-bursting cold for Houston.

Some neighborhoods have sirens for residents to shelter in place during chemical emergencies. But shouldn't a shelter-in-place emergency be treated as such regardless of the emergency?

Montgomery County Judge, Mark Keough, posted on social media saying he signed a local disaster declaration after an EF-3 tornado hit east Montgomery County on Saturday.

Days after a tornado tore through the area on Saturday, the community of Porter is grappling with the aftermath.

Southeast Texas saw two tornado outbreaks in one week. Nine tornadoes were confirmed—five touchdowns on December 26th and another six on December 28th.

KPRC 2 is giving you a closer look at the series of tornadoes that ripped through the Houston area.

Nearly 4,000 customers on the Bolivar Peninsula are still without power after Saturday's severe weather.

Stafnie said her wife had just left to grab food from their house. Seconds later, the tornado touched down.

“While this news breaks our hearts, we are incredibly thankful that all children and staff were safe and not on campus during the storm,” Alvin ISD officials said. "As we work toward recovery, we are asking for your support."

Major delays at Bush Intercontinental Airport leaves many travelers stranded.

A powerful tornado tore through North Katy's Windward community, leaving homes destroyed and vehicles overturned, but miraculously, no injuries were reported as residents recount their close encounters with the storm.

Friday is calm, but we have yet another chance for a few severe storms on Saturday.

The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in Southwest Houston during a rash of tornadoes across Texas on Thursday.

Insane video shows the driver climbing out of the car where dozens of tornadoes were reported across southeast Texas.

Amid an insane year of natural disasters in Texas, dozens of tornadoes were reported the day after Christmas. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Strong storms left damage behind in Liberty County Thursday.

Viewers have submitted video of another apparent tornado as it crossed over Lake Houston as a waterspout Thursday.