News 2 Know: Houston's weather roller coaster ride this week

Friday has arrived, but we had quite the ride this week to get here.

This evening, we're going to focus on the weather roller coaster Houston went through this week.

Friday night's Forecast

We stay warm and humid, but dry, Friday night. Temperatures were in the mid-70s during the day and will drop to the low 70s tonight. There is a slight overnight rain chance and more showers are expected around noon Saturday. Here's Frank's forecast.

Friendswood mansion struck by lightning

Fire destroys mansion at White House Ranch in Friendswood

Firefighters from the Friendswood area worked all night Thursday into Friday morning to put out a fire that devoured a mansion at the White House Ranch. Read more >

Weather changes

Many schools, colleges, offices and events were canceled or moved around due to the weather. Here are the lists we're updating as we get new information.

School and college closings

Office closings

Event information

What to expect Saturday

 

Heaviest rain gone, more storms to come

The worst of the storms is to the east of the Houston area Friday morning, but more redevelopment is possible by late Friday and through the day on Saturday. Read more >

KPRC2 reporter Vincent Crivelli talks about the impace overnight rains had in north and northeast Houston.

By the numbers: How this week's heavy rain has played out

With two waves of torrential rain behind us and more to come, it’s been a busy week for emergency officials in the Houston area. Read more >

Roof leaks at Minute Maid Park

Why does the Minute Maid Park roof leak? Here's what the Astros are saying

During Thursday night’s storms, rain was seen pouring through the panels in the roof of Minute Maid Park while the Astros took on the Rangers. Read more >

 

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