It could potentially develop into the season’s second named storm over the weekend and early next week. HOUSTON — The National Hurricane Center is keeping close eye on a spot in the western Caribbean that could develop in the southern Gulf.  The disturbance currently has a 20% chance of tropical development. RELATED: What you’ll need before, during, and after a storm Current situation The weather system originates from a piece of energy currently located off…

Heavy rainfall in Houston led to widespread street flooding, stranding drivers and closing roads, especially in the Galleria area and the Heights. HOUSTON — Heavy rainfall caused street flooding across Houston Thursday, leaving drivers stranded in floodwaters and forcing road closures throughout the city. The flooding was particularly severe in the Galleria area and west Houston, where vehicles became trapped in rising water and emergency crews had to rescue at least one driver. Rain fell hard…

HOUSTON — Heavy rain flooded streets Thursday afternoon, leading to rush hour street flooding, travel delays and high water rescues. Next week and 4th of July: Harris County (including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown), Fort Bend County (Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City), Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands), Brazoria County (Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson), Galveston County (Galveston, League City, Texas City), Liberty County (Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton), Walker County (Huntsville, New Waverly), Waller County (Hempstead, Prairie View, Waller),…

HOUSTON — Heavy rain flooded streets Thursday afternoon, leading to rush hour street flooding, travel delays and high water rescues. Next week and 4th of July: Harris County (including Houston, Pasadena, Baytown), Fort Bend County (Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City), Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands), Brazoria County (Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson), Galveston County (Galveston, League City, Texas City), Liberty County (Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton), Walker County (Huntsville, New Waverly), Waller County (Hempstead, Prairie View, Waller),…

A ground stop was reported at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team has called for a Weather Impact Alert this afternoon. Happening now TRAFFIC: 18-wheeler crash shuts down South Loop at Wayside TRAFFIC: Woman with gun involved in standoff in middle of North Freeway, Pct. 4 says A Flood Advisory is in effect for central and northern parts of Harris County—including areas like Aldine, Memorial Park, River Oaks, Greenspoint,…

A ground stop was reported at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms. HOUSTON — The KHOU 11 weather team has called for a Weather Impact Alert this afternoon. Happening now TRAFFIC: 18-wheeler crash shuts down South Loop at Wayside TRAFFIC: Woman with gun involved in standoff in middle of North Freeway, Pct. 4 says A Flood Advisory is in effect for central and northern parts of Harris County—including areas like Aldine, Memorial Park, River Oaks, Greenspoint,…

CenterPoint leaders acknowledged where things went wrong last year and laid out the steps they’re now taking to improve. HOUSTON — One year after back-to-back storms left millions across Houston without power, CenterPoint Energy said it’s making changes to better prepare for the next major weather event. At its first-ever Resiliency Technology Summit on Tuesday, company leaders acknowledged where things went wrong last year and laid out the steps they’re now taking to improve. “We…