Anthony Yanez

Houston

Evening and Chief Meteorologist at KPRC-TV (Houston, TX)

Chief meteorologist for KPRC 2 Houston, Texas.

Articles

Why do hurricanes have names?

1 week ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

Published: May 27, 2025 at 7:22 AMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 27, 2025 at 7:22 AMOne of the most common questions I get when visiting schools is: “How do hurricanes get their names?”The history behind storm naming is actually pretty fascinating. Stick around to the end of this newsletter for a peek into the personal stories behind some of the names that make it on the list. These are names you’ll never forget, because of the hurricanes they belonged to. But why do we name hurricanes?
The truth is, more than 90% of Houston isn’t ready for a hurricane

4 weeks ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to join my fellow chief meteorologists from across Houston for a meeting with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. SEE ALSO: Harris County addresses five new risks in expanded hazard mitigation planIt was the first time this group had come together since the pandemic.
‘Oh hail no!’ More severe weather possible in Houston

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

Published: May 6, 2025 at 9:28 AMTags: Forecast, Hail, Houston Weather, Severe weather, Texas Weather, Ice, Cars, WeatherSeveral cities took a beating from hail on Monday afternoon as severe thunderstorms rolled through the area. We closely tracked those storms in places like Brenham, Sienna, Bay City, and Houston. A big thank you to everyone who shared photos through Click2Pins; your images helped confirm exactly what we were seeing on Storm Tracker 2 Radar. More hail could be on the way today.
A rainy Monday ahead of storms on Tuesday and Wednesday in Houston.

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

Published: May 4, 2025 at 10:23 PMTags: Forecast, storms, weather, temperaturesHOUSTON – Monday, you’ll want to dress the kids in layers, because we are waking up in the 60sJust like weekend, we’re starting the morning off with cooler morning lows in the 50s and 60s. We’ll track cloudy, humid conditions with chance for showers midafternoon into evening. Flash Flood Risk: An area of low pressure moves in from the west, and it has the potential to bring heavy rain both Tuesday and Wednesday.
From a stormy Friday to a sunny and breezy Saturday in Houston.

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

Published: May 3, 2025 at 6:04 AMTags: Forecast, storms, weather, temperaturesSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 3, 2025 at 6:04 AMTags: Forecast, storms, weather, temperaturesHOUSTON – The cold front is through and dry air starts moving in. We’ll start the day in the 60s with a high temperature of 80° in Houston under mostly sunny skies.
Deep dive into NOAA layoffs, impact on the Flower Garden Banks

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

Published: May 2, 2025 at 8:32 AMTags: Forecast, Gulf, NOAA, Layoffs, Federal Cuts, Budget Cuts, Spending, Elon Musk, DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency, Donald Trump, Flower Gardens, Money, WeatherI’ve gone back and forth for weeks about how to write an article on the layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It’s a tough subject to tackle, not just because of the numbers involved, but because of how far-reaching NOAA’s work really is.
What’s going on at the National Weather Service office in Houston?

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

In case you haven’t heard about (or been able to keep up with) what’s been going on with the National Weather Service (NWS), we have a lot to unpack, so I’ll just jump right in: What’s happened in the past two months:On February 27, 880 employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were laid off, representing about 7% of the agency’s total workforce, which had previously numbered around 12,000.
Today is bright, breezy, and tailor-made for the perfect golf swing.

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Daji Aswad |Anthony Yanez

Published: April 26, 2025 at 5:50 AMTags: Forecast, storms, weather, Easter showers, temperaturesSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 26, 2025 at 5:50 AMTags: Forecast, storms, weather, Easter showers, temperaturesHOUSTON – Today’s Forecast: Today is bright, breezy, and tailor-made for golf. It will be dry but breezy so keep that in mind when it comes to allergies. Southeast winds of 14–25 mph will keep things breezy, so keep this in mind if you have allergies.
Watch Garden in the Gulf: A Reef Rescue Mission

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Anthony Yanez

Published: April 25, 2025 at 10:19 AMUpdated: April 25, 2025 at 11:54 AMTags: Forecast, Conservation, ScubaSeveral people have asked how to watch our television special that aired Thursday night. You can click below to watch on click2houston.com. You can also watch by clicking below to see it on YouTube. These versions have six extra minutes that did not make the live show because of time. You’ll see the coral core study by watching these links. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Rain returns to Houston Friday, but that doesn’t mean the weekend will be a total washout

1 month ago | click2houston.com | Daji Aswad |Anthony Yanez

Published: April 25, 2025 at 4:31 AMTags: Forecast, storms, weather, Easter showers, temperaturesHOUSTON – Friday’s Forecast: Houston will still have some rain, but the weather will be less severe than earlier this week. We expect to see much of the rain activity by the late afternoon, but as we turn toward the night, things look quiet. Check out live radar: Weekend Forecast: The LPGA Chevron Championship is being played at the Woodlands lasting through Sunday.