The company says it has activated its storm readiness plan and will continue to monitor weather models and storm timing.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate emergency response resources ahead of the threat for severe weather for a large portion of the state, beginning Thursday night and lasting through the weekend.
A cold front is moving through Southeast Texas, bringing with it the chance of heavy thunderstorms.
The flash flood risk has dropped from slight to marginal, now at a minimum 5% chance compared to Sunday. However, don’t let that fool you—the heavy rainfall has left soils saturated, increasing flood risks even with lower rainfall amounts.
A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas.
Thunderstorms are impacting parts of the Houston and its surrounding areas Thursday evening, bringing torrential rainfall and street flooding.
Parents of children who died in the devastating July 4 flood at Camp Mystic delivered emotional testimony before Texas lawmakers on Wednesday, urging quick approval of Senate Bill 1 to improve safety standards at camps across the state.
“Our children’s lives were cut short because the safeguards in place were not enough,” a spokesperson for the Campaign for Camp Safety said in a news release. “We are asking lawmakers to make sure no other family ever has to endure the pain we have lived with every day since July 4th.”
Months of frustration mount for a North Katy homeowner as her tornado-damaged house remains untouched while neighbors’ repairs are complete, highlighting ongoing challenges with insurance claims after natural disasters.
69% of Harris County residents are more worried about their homes being without power, compared to 54% of voters concerned about it being flooded, and 44% are worried about high wind damage, according to a survey by the Hobby School.
An Ingram man searching flood-ravaged banks says a mysterious scream led him to a young girl’s body, bringing a grieving family closure.
One month after the catastrophic Texas Hill Country Flood swept through Kerr County, the physical damage may be fading, but for local businesses, the financial pain is just beginning.
It’s been one month since the devastating Texas Hill Country flood that turned the quiet and calm Guadalupe River into a fury that this area has never seen before.
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.
Heavy thunderstorms continue to move across the Houston area Friday evening, dumping heavy rainfall and leading to some high-water locations on Houston roadways.
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."
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regardless of where you live or how much rain you get, it’s always important to stay safe, especially while on the roads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
