Understanding thunderstorms and weather terminology

With hurricane season approaching, KPRC 2 Hurricane Headquarters is here to help Houstonians power through the storms by providing our audience with everything they need to know, starting with terminology.

Here’s what to know about thunderstorms:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch: An announcement issued when severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean that they will occur. It only means they are possible.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: A warning issued when severe thunderstorms are occurring or imminent in the warning area.

More weather terms to know:

• The difference between tropical storm types and how they’re defined
• All the hurricane terms Houstonians need to know as the season approaches
• Flash Flood vs. Flood: How it’s defined and what you need to know
• Here are terms you need to know about tornados