Severe storms spurred warnings for residents to move to a lower floor of a building.

Houston's storm chances will increase through Wednesday morning, with the greatest risk for heavy rainfall and localized flooding arriving midday.

Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.

Prepare for yet another hot Wednesday as the July heat continues. There may be some scattered storms in the afternoon to offer some relief.

More heavy rainfall is expected across Houston Tuesday, with localized flooding possible. Rain chances ease and summer heat returns later this week.

HOUSTON, A grim recovery effort on Greens Bayou was put on hold Monday after a body was discovered in the water in northeast Houston, where rough weather and a reported alligator turned a tense scene even more precarious.