How to properly drip your faucets

Residents should take steps to make sure the cold weather doesn't do damage. One of the main suggestions by plumbers is to drip your faucets overnight.

Houston weather: Extreme Cold Watch, Cold Weather Advisory in effect

Southeast Texas is expected to have a cold front sweep through the region Tuesday evening, causing a significant drop in temperatures.

Houston weather: Storms possible Tuesday, Arctic Cold coming

Tuesday morning is cool with milder weather coming in the afternoon and increasing chance of showers and storms with highs in the mid-60s.

Houston weather: Cool Tuesday morning in the 50s
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Tuesday morning will be cool and weather will be breezy and reasonably mild in the mid to upper 60s, but with increasing rain into the afternoon. There is a slight chance for a few strong storms this evening as our strong cold front moves through.

Houston weather: Wet day possible on Tuesday
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All eyes will be on our next cold front which will sweep across SE Texas on Tuesday evening. Ahead of the front, temperatures will rise to the upper-60s. Along the front, there is a one out of five risk for heavy rain and strong storms. The main weather concerns ahead and along the front will be pockets of heavy rain, lightning and strong wind gusts.

Emergency Gear Test: Rapid Rope Utility Rope
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We know a big part of emergency preparedness is planning for the unexpected. Storing some basic tools and materials will help you deal with those unexpected events. On this emergency gear test, Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on one of those supplies.

Houston weather: Mild night Monday, cold and wet week ahead
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All eyes will be on our next cold front which will sweep across SE Texas on Tuesday evening. Ahead of the front, temperatures will rise to the upper-60s. Along the front, there is a one out of five risk for heavy rain and strong storms. The main weather concerns ahead and along the front will be pockets of heavy rain, lightning and strong wind gusts.

Cold front coming to Texas, total lunar eclipse
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Allison Gargaro has more on the incoming cold front for Southeast Texas and chance for freezing temperatures. Also, the first total lunar eclipse is happening in just a few weeks!

Texas winter weather: Gov. Abbott gives update on preparation, response

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak alongside other state officials about how the state is preparing for incoming winter weather.

Houston weather: Chilly Presidents Day morning
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Houston can expect dry and partly cloudy skies on this Presidents' Day with highs in the low-60s. All eyes will be on our next cold front which will sweep across Southeast Texas on Tuesday evening. Ahead of the front, temperatures will rise to the upper-60s. Along the front, there is a 1/5 risk for heavy rain and strong storms. The main weather concerns ahead and along the front will be pockets of heavy rain, lightning and strong wind gusts.

Houston weather: Partly cloudy Presidents' Day, cold front arrives Tuesday

Houston can expect dry and partly cloudy skies on this Presidents' Day with highs in the low-60s. A cold front will roll in late Tuesday evening with a freeze likely on Thursday.

Houston weather: Chilly Sunday; cold front, possible freeze this upcoming week

Wake up temperatures on Monday will be in the widespread 30s & 40s. We're keeping our eyes on another cold front coming this week, followed by a potential freeze.

Levee fails in Tennessee flooding; 8 dead in Kentucky as rescues continue

Historic flooding hit four states over the weekend, causing a Tennessee levee failure and killing at least eight, including a child, in Kentucky.

Houston weather: Your Feb. 16 morning forecast
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You can expect these chilly temperatures to continue for the next few hours, but then the sun is going to be out and shining.

Houston weather: Cooldown coming Sunday after Saturday rain

Houston starts the weekend on a warm note. Humid south breezes will build up energy for some late-day storms today.