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Fans at Houston Stadium were told to shelter in place after the Netherlands-Sweden World Cup match because of lightning in the area. The match had already ended, while weather also disrupted FIFA Fan Festival Houston.
The National Weather Service says a heat advisory remains in effect for Houston and many Southeast Texas communities through Saturday night. Heat index values could reach 107 to 112 degrees, making air conditioning, hydration and limited outdoor activity important.
Flood Watches are active across parts of Texas today, including the Houston area, Southeast Texas, South Texas and Deep South Texas. Residents and travelers should monitor National Weather Service alerts, avoid flooded roads and be ready to act if warnings are issued.
Parts of the Gulf Coast face localized flash-flood risk this weekend as heavy showers and storms move inland from the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center says tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next seven days.