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A sports reporter from the Czech Republic is covering the World Cup in Houston this month, and it's turned into a monthlong family reunion.

A sports reporter from the Czech Republic is covering the World Cup in Houston this month, and it's turned into a monthlong family reunion.

Frantisek Typovsky works for Czech TV and Czech Radio. The 29-year-old is covering his first World Cup in Houston as the Czech Republic returns to the tournament for the first time in over 20 years.

Typovsky is no stranger to the Houston area. He spent half of his junior year of high school living with his uncle in Katy while attending Taylor High School.

While in town for his World Cup coverage, Typovsky said he's staying with his cousin in East Downtown.

Typovsky said he's most surprised by Houston's wet, humid weather and the warm welcome he's received from Houstonians.

The Houston area's damp weather affected FIFA-related events on Saturday as lightning strikes, downpours, and humid heat plagued Southeast Texas.

The Houston Fire Department reported over 10 heat-related incidents at Saturday morning's Oranje Walk near Rice University and Helix Park. Firefighters said they were stationed at several areas along both walks that Dutch and Swedish fans had participated in ahead of the match. According to first responders, two people were hospitalized due to the heat.

The fire department praised itself and the City of Houston for staying prepared for the fan walk.

As previously reported by ABC13, inclement weather at Houston Stadium affected fans even after the match ended, as patrons were advised to shelter in place while severe weather passed over the area.

Later in the day, FIFA officials announced that Fan Festival Houston would close for the day as weather conditions worsened. Organizers said the festival would reopen on Sunday morning.

13 Alert Radar showed several lightning strikes in the area of Houston Stadium and East Downtown in the late afternoon into the evening hours.

Most of Saturday was under an ABC13 Weather Watch as conditions throughout the Houston area were constantly changing.

After the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 at Houston Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the venue was put under "shelter in place" due to weather conditions.

Stadium officials announced that, due to inclement weather conditions, patrons were advised to stay inside the venue until the storm passed the area.

ABC13 captured images at Houston Stadium after the match, including signs advising patrons to stay in their seats until stadium personnel provided instructions. A member of the Eyewitness News team observed many patrons ignoring the warning and leaving their seats.

As weather conditions continue to impact the Houston area on Saturday, FIFA organizers announced that its Fan Festival in East Downtown has temporarily paused entry ahead of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden.

FIFA officials urged fans to watch from other local venues, including nearby small businesses, adding that gates will reopen as conditions permit. The match at Houston Stadium is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday's closure marks the sixth time FIFA has closed the event due to weather conditions.