Believe it or not, some people in Houston do not experience outage anxiety during a storm. That is because they have the right backup power system. However, not everybody can install a whole-home generator at home, which is where Bronco Power comes in. The Bronco Power Boost is a solution for homeowners who find permitting issues are stopping them from installing a whole-home generator.

The KPRC 2 Storm Tracker Team is delivering live updates as storms progress through the Houston area.

Storms have fired up in Central Texas and are headed towards Houston.

Rain chances return to Houston this week.

Some storms have developed north of Houston and Harris County Tuesday evening.

Wednesday saw less rainfall in the area, but that looks to change starting Thursday morning as more tropical moisture gets funneled into Southeast Texas from the Gulf of Mexico.

Isolated storms Wednesday is bringing heavy rain across the Houston area.

The first tropical storm warning of the year has been issued across the Texas coast! But what does this mean? In this article we’ll break down several tropical terms you should know for the season.

We had a few thunderstorms pop up over the area today and that trend looks to continue into Tuesday.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

Some residents along the coast of southeast Texas experienced quite a sight Monday morning just offshore.

A hailstone found in the Texas Panhandle could potentially break the record for the largest hailstone ever found to have fallen in Texas.

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.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

A family in The Heights says damage to their home is getting worse and worse since the recent storms, mainly because Allstate, the insurance company they pay a premium to, hasn’t even sent out an adjuster to look at it.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen extensive tree damage to homes and businesses in our area. On May 16th a mother of 4 in southeast Houston was killed when a tree fell on her car.so, that got us thinking about tree safety and when it might be appropriate to cut or trim your trees. KPRC 2 met up with Master Arborist Brad Phillips the owner of ArborTrue for a “Q&A” type interview: WHATS YOUR NUMBER ONE PIECE OF ADVICE WHEN IT COMES TO TREE SAFETY?Hire an arborist certified by the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture). Attempting to perform tree work is a great way to end up in the emergency room. It’s the most dangerous industry in North America.WHEN MIGHT WE CONSIDER TRIMMING OR CHOPPING DOWN A TREE ? Remove a dead or dangerous tree any time of year and as soon as you notice it. Waiting to remove a dead tree is extremely dangerous. Trees in warm humid climates do not stand very long after death. Regular maintenance pruning can be done any time of year on most trees. For flowering trees, like Magnolias, wait until the flowers are done, in fall. Pine trees are best pruned in winter or in summer, avoid spring and fall pruning as it will make sap run down the tree and attract pine bark beetles. For heavy pruning (removal of more than 25% of the canopy) wait until winter to reduce the stress.WHAT ARE THE A FEW THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR?Look for fungal growth around the base of the tree, on the trunk. Don’t be bothered with mushrooms growing in the grass, those are usually beneficial to the tree. Never use a weed killer or weed and feed if you have trees. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU SHOULD BE INSPECTING THE TREE/LIMBS OR BRANCHES FOR?Look for “U” shaped branch unions, we like strong “U” shaped unions. “V” shaped branch unions are likely to break.Look for branches that are crossing over and rubbing on each other. That creates weakness in the crown (canopy) of the tree.Look for dead limbs to remove, especially those that are large enough to cause injury or damage when they fall.Look for Mistletoe in winter, it is parasitic and will kill the tree over time.IS THERE ANY TYPE OF TREE OR TREES WE SHOULD BE CONCERED ABOUT?Post Oaks have been dying off in Texas since the drought of 2011 due to constantly changing weather patterns. Slow growing trees don’t adjust well to rapid change. Arizona Ash, Water Oak, Laurel Oak, Willow Oak only live about 50 years and die rather suddenly. In the last quadrant of life they shed large heavy limbs that pose a serious risk to property and health. Silver Maples, they are soft and they break easily in Houston winds. They are also highly susceptible to various diseases.Italian Cypress, not much of a risk to property but they are a poor choice for the Houston heat and humidity. IS THE WEATHER THE BIGGEST CONTRIBUTOR TO TREES/BRANCHES FALLING? There are many causes co-occurring and most of them are probably caused by climate change. The increasing summer temperatures followed by record low winters, floods and droughts are making tree safety and health challenging. Fewer and fewer tree species are able to fight the insect and disease pressures presented with the whacky and extreme weather conditions. WHEN WE ARE CONSIDERING TREE TRIMMING SERVICES, WHAT SHOULD A CONSUMER TAKE INTO ACCOUNT?Hire an ISA Certified Arborist and read the online reviews. Look for a company that happily shares its address publicly and has more than 20 reviews. IF YOU SEE SIGNS THAT YOUR NEIGHBORS TREE IS POISING A DANGER TO YOUR HOME OR OTHERS IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO?Hire an ISA Certified Arborist to visit with you and your neighbor. They can help develop a cohesive plan to mitigate or remove the risk. If that is not an option, a certified letter can be sent to the neighbor informing them of the risk. That will usually produce action. In the event the tree fails and damages property after notice has been received and “reasonable” time to rectify has expired, liability for the tree damage will be placed on the notified owner of the tree. Remember, if any part of the tree trunk is on both properties, the tree is owned 50/50 by both parties.

60mph damaging winds is the primary threat!

Some power outages have been reported as heavy rain has fallen in the Houston area.

60mph damaging winds is the primary threat!

60mph damaging winds is the primary threat!

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

This stormy pattern stays with us through next week

It looks like another round of storms is possible Friday morning that could also be strong to severe with damaging winds being the primary threat.

Nearly two weeks after a devastating storm caused damage all across the Houston area, street closures continue in downtown.

While most of the storms were not as intense as the storms on Tuesday, there was still some damage reported in the area.

This stormy pattern stays with us through this weekend

According to officials, it happened in the Woodlands, where a 35-year-old man was hit by a lightning strike. And in Willis, two adults and a teen were also shocked by a down power line.

Storms arrive as early as this afternoon

As severe thunderstorms move through southeast Texas, reports have emerged saying that downed trees have blocked roads across Montgomery County.

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

Magnolia firefighters are responding to the collapse of two partially constructed houses in Houston amid severe thunderstorms and rainfall.

METRO says it will resume Park & Ride services Tuesday, two weeks after a powerful storm left damage across the Houston area.

KPRC 2 spoke with insurance agent Leash Yu with Higginbotham Insurance about how the storm could impact insurance rates.

On Monday, many people were out and about looking for ways to stay connected. And some businesses stepped up.

Walking over wires and air ducts, Behavior Training Manager, Melissa Taylor, gave KPRC 2 a post storm tour of the Friends For Life Animal Shelter.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided an update Sunday after Thursday’s deadly and damaging storms.

After a tumultuous night of storms throughout Harris County, many Houstonians have begun the process of cleaning up.

The club says it plans to rebuild and they're temporarily relocating to Vida Garden and Pick Your Poison.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

Recent storms and rain seem to creating the perfect breeding ground to fuel the mosquito population. The blood-sucking insects make it uncomfortable to go outside and enjoy the backyard, leaving many folks wondering how to combat the issue.

Rebuilding or getting back into your home and business after a natural disaster or flood event can be stressful and time consuming.

Some power outages have been reported as heavy rain has fallen in the Houston area.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

After the deluge of heavy rains across the area last week, we have had a few days to calm down and dry out. Thursday, it is pretty likely most of the area remains quiet, but a few areas, especially our northern counties, could see a severe storm or two.

Many area rivers and creeks are already or will be in major flood stage by tomorrow and we have potentially another round of storms that will make its way into the area Friday.

Heavy rains and major flood waters continue to impact the Livingston area.

Some power outages have been reported as heavy rain has fallen in the Houston area.

Strong storms capable of producing very heavy rainfall, as well as strong winds, will be approaching the Houston area early Thursday morning.

Thunderstorms and showers have developed just north and west of the Houston area as of just before 6 p.m. Sunday.

Rain chances return on Sunday for Houston.

LIVE RADAR: Storms have developed near Houston

LIVE RADAR: Storms have developed near Houston

Houston is warm and muggy, but quiet for now. That all looks to change as we get into the weekend as a cold front moves into the area.

Houston looks to stay fairly quiet in the weather department until the weekend. However, if you are traveling to North Texas or the Hill Country Thursday, be aware that there is the potential of a few severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds.

Severe storms wreaked havoc in Houston overnight, causing damage to buildings and knocking out power for thousands of residents. Thankfully, the storms have passed and sunny skies are on the way! #HoustonWeather #StormDamage

Thousands of power outages have been reported by CenterPoint Energy as heavy storms move through the Houston area.

A massive wind storm, combined with heavy rains, ripped through Angleton on March 15, tearing down trees and pulling entire buildings apart.

LIVE RADAR: Storms have developed near Houston

Tuesday has ended up staying mostly quiet for the time being. That looks to change Wednesday morning.

The potential for severe weather exists Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for Houston. Storms have already started firing on a northward advancing warm front just north of Harris County.

It’s the start of a new work week and it looks like it will be a bit on the wet side for Monday.

After a very soggy Thursday morning, Houston is seeing a temporary reprieve from the heavy rainfall that spread across the area.

Some power outages have been reported as heavy rain has fallen in the Houston area.

After a quiet, cloudy beginning to our week, we’re shifting gears by tracking a storm system that will bring in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms starting Thursday morning.

Months to repair: Angelton businesses and residents clean up damage after Friday storm

Some power outages have been reported as heavy rain has fallen in the Houston area.

Some power outages have been reported as heavy rain has fallen in the Houston area.

It has been nice to have a break from the rain for a few days, but now we will have to deal with it again overnight and into Saturday morning.

It has been an active January in Houston! We broke records during our freeze, and last week we had over a foot of rainfall in some spots. Keeping on track with our active month, we are already tracking our next chance for heavy rainfall. Right now, there is a low flood threat for Southeast Texas, which includes Houston. All flood warnings are set to expire Wednesday, but we’ll need to monitor how this next round affects our northern rivers and bayous.

Power outages have been reported as storms move through the Houston area.

Many Houstonians have lost power during the arctic blast that is hitting the state.

Multiple school districts in the Houston area are canceling after-school activities as severe weather persists Monday.

Monday will be a messy one throughout the Houston area as another storm system moves in from the west.

Power outages have been reported as storms move through the Houston area.

Another storm system moving into the Houston area overnight will bring widespread soaking rain through the Friday morning commute.

Some people have lost power in the Houston area on Sunday due to the windy conditions.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

Power outages have been reported as storms move through the Houston area.

Strong storms caused about $200,000 worth of damage to the Liberty County Dayton Annex building. Judge Larry Wilburn says they are doing the best they can and taking care of business.

Several power lines were down in parts of Humble Tuesday evening after severe storms passed through the area.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

Power outages have been reported as storms move through the Houston area Sunday.

Some Harris County residents have been without power since Wednesday night when severe storms raced through the region.

Storms moving into the Houston area have made their presence known in the form of power outages.

More than 24 hours after powerful storms knocked out power for over 271,000 CenterPoint customers in the Houston area Thursday, thousands are still in the dark with no air conditioning Friday night.

Powerful storms moved through the Houston area Thursday afternoon. Viewers from across the Houston metro area shared their photos of the storms as they moved through.

Flood watch for some of us Saturday

The storms moving through the Houston area Thursday night came earlier to Central Texas.

Flood threat is low, don't let your guard down

A dangerous day is ahead for 51 million people from northern Iowa all the way down to Louisiana where large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are all possible Friday afternoon and into the overnight.

Weather forecast for Houston, Texas, live radar, satellite, severe weather alerts, hour by hour and 7 day forecast temperatures and Hurricane tracking from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.com.

Tuesday’s storms left a path of damage in several parts of the Houston area.

Several businesses and activities normally happening around town have either adjusted schedules, or temporarily shut down due to Tuesday’s inclement weather. Here is a list of what we have found, including other helpful weather-related safety information.

These are photos shared by KPRC 2 viewers as rain sweeps across the Houston area.

On Wednesday, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida.

There are many ways to categorize a hurricane. The storm’s central pressure is one way. The height of its storm surge is another. How much rain it drops is another. And, of course, the strength of its wind is another. But what causes a hurricane to strengthen or weaken? The answer is simple enough, but multifaceted.

COACH MEGAN STORMS’ PLAN IS TAKING SHAPE.

The Houston area was soaked most of Saturday afternoon while heavy thunderstorms hit the area.

The weather across Southeast Texas was a show of light, color and splendor in the past 48 hours, and it promises to continue over at least the next 24.