FEMA funding and aid may be uncertain ahead of hurricane season, but Houston-area emergency management officials say they are prepared for the disasters and will seek assistance from the state for recovery efforts if necessary.

HOUSTON - Highs yesterday only reached the 80s in many locations due to cloud cover, haze and a cooler northeast breeze. Today a Gulf breeze will return and stay in place through the holiday weekend. Expect muggy air, isolated showers or storms in the afternoon and highs in the low 90s today through Sunday.

According to WeatherBELL’s forecast, the areas most vulnerable this season are the East Coast and Florida. That’s where we could see an above-average ACE, Accumulated Cyclone Energy, which is a measure of the intensity and duration of storms. On the other hand, Bastardi is forecasting a below-average ACE for the Bay of Campeche and coastal Mexico.

A number of Houston homes remain damaged a year after the derecho, with residents facing slow recovery and rising risks as hurricane season begins.

With our "heat dome" moving to the east over the northern Gulf Coast, it opens up the potential for severe storms from Austin to Dallas to Texarkana. This weekend, there is a slight chance for storms to affect areas like Huntsville,

A team of researchers from the University of Houston collected data shortly after the deadly 2024 storm, in an attempt to help the region and its structures become better-prepared for future derechos.

CenterPoint Energy said it has completed all local major power grid upgrades early — just in time for the 2025 hurricane season. As part of Phase Two of the Greater Houston

It's hard to believe a year has already passed since last year's devastating derecho. Which means now is the time to prepare for whatever hurricane season has in store. Where to begin? Sign up for Texas Hurricanes [Simplified],