The links you need during extreme weather. Bookmark this article and be prepared.

HOUSTON – Whether we’re facing torrential rains or scorching-hot sun, people across our area should be prepared so they can stay safe during extreme conditions.

To make sure you have all the information you need at your fingertips, we’ve put the links we use in our news coverage together in one place.

Bookmark this article. Send it to family and friends. It will have the latest information whenever you need it.

All links have been checked and are current as of June 2022. Updates and additions will be made as needed.

🌨 CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

• Current weather conditions from the KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team (To get alerts right on your phone, download Frank’s Free Forecast App.)

🚘 ROAD CONDITIONS

• Houston Transtar Incidents/Road Closures List (Includes ice on roadway spots and high water locations when they occur)
• Houston Transtar Traffic Map
• Houston Transtar Traffic Cameras
• DriveTexas - Texas Department of Transportation Highway Conditions Map
• If you have to be on the roads during a high water or flooding event, this is what you need to know about driving.

🔌 TRACK ERCOT DEMAND

• ERCOT Grid and Market Conditions

💡 POWER OUTAGE MAPS

• CenterPoint Energy Power Outage Tracker (To receive CenterPoint alerts regarding outages and restoration, sign up for power alert service.)
• Entergy Texas Power Outage Map
• Texas-New Mexico Power Outage Map

✈ AIR TRAVEL

• Check flight status at IAH and Hobby Airports (Want to dive even deeper into tracking flights, delays, and cancellations? Learn how here.)

🏠 PROTECTING YOUR PETS, YOUR HOME, YOUR CARS

• Ways to keep your furry friends safe in the hot weather
• Veterinarian discusses tips on how to keep pets cool during summer season
• Who to call if you see a pet left outdoors in the heat
• Protecting your home against high winds
• Prepare your vehicle for extreme weather

📲 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY STAY SAFE DURING HOT WEATHER, FLOODING EVENTS

• Tips to know before starting your generator during a power outage
• Prevent heat injuries, hot car deaths with these tips
• These are Houston-area cooling centers
• Texans encouraged to be prepared with a vehicle emergency kit. Here’s what you need.
• The social media accounts we’re following for accurate, up-to-date info on big weather shifts

GOVERNMENT AGENCY LINKS

• Ready Harris - Harris County Office of Emergency Management
• Brazoria County Emergency Management
• Fort Bend County HS&EM – Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
• Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
• Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management