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KPRC 2’s team of meteorologists are tracking storms rolling through the greater Houston area through 11 p.m. Tuesday night. There were several severe thunderstorm warnings in effect.
The first round of storms that rolled through the region during the evening commute brought quarter sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts to some neighborhoods.
Thousands of lightning strikes were reported in the area during these storms. Several people are also without power.
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Wednesday’s forecast:
More afternoon thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon. With the heat and instability, any storm that forms can turn severe. But all cells
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Thursday’s Forecast:
Similar to Wednesday there will be more afternoon thunderstorms.
Tracking tropical moisture at the end of the week:
There is a large, disorganized area of tropical moisture in the Gulf. It shouldn’t form into a tropical storm or depression, but it will bring more organized heavy rain to the Gulf coast. There is a 60% that moisture is here Friday and Saturday. Both of these days we have a street flooding threat.
Your extended forecast:
After these next several stormy days, things are expected to trend drier as we get closer to the middle of next week. Have your plans ready for changing weather, keep the Storm Tracker 2 radar handy and check back for the latest local updates.
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Hurricane season officially begins June 1. Are you ready? Many Houstonians, regardless of income level, are continuing to keep a close eye on their budgets. To help you prepare before the season ramps up, be sure to tune in to our KPRC 2 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide next Wednesday at 8 p.m. We’ll cover everything you need to know as we head into the 2026 hurricane season.
In the meantime, check out our list of 2026 hurricane names and learn about the history behind how hurricanes are named.