Houston storm damage: Power outages could last days; safety urged
Houston power outages could last for days in some areas, officials say, after storms left damaged and caused deaths on Thursday.
Houston power outages could last for days in some areas, officials say, after storms left damaged and caused deaths on Thursday.
Houston storm death: Crane falls on cement truck; man killed
A man was killed when a large crane fell on a cement truck during a severe storm in Houston on Thursday, officials say.
A man was killed when a large crane fell on a cement truck during a severe storm in Houston on Thursday, officials say.
Houston storm death: Mother killed by falling tree amid severe weather
A Houston mother of four was killed when a tree fell on top of her SUV during a storm on Thursday evening.
A Houston mother of four was killed when a tree fell on top of her SUV during a storm on Thursday evening.
Houston storm damage: Photos, videos show severe weather destruction
Check out just some of the amazing photos from Thursday's severe weather that was sent in by our viewers.
Check out just some of the amazing photos from Thursday's severe weather that was sent in by our viewers.
Houston businesses closed on Friday, May 17 due to severe storms
Mayor John Whitmire also issued a Stay-at-Home advisory advising those who are not essential workers to stay at home on Friday.
Mayor John Whitmire also issued a Stay-at-Home advisory advising those who are not essential workers to stay at home on Friday.
Elderly woman trapped in home after tree fell over
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a neighbor in northwest Houston who witnessed a tree fall over trapping an elderly woman inside her home.
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a neighbor in northwest Houston who witnessed a tree fall over trapping an elderly woman inside her home.
Houston leaders give storm damage update
Houston city leaders, including Mayor John Whitmire, Houston Police Chief Larry Satterwhite, and Fire Chief Sam Pe�a, give an update on the storm damage that impacted the city.
Houston city leaders, including Mayor John Whitmire, Houston Police Chief Larry Satterwhite, and Fire Chief Sam Pe�a, give an update on the storm damage that impacted the city.
Tree fell on Houston driver's car while he's in it
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia is in northwest Houston with a look at major damage and where a car became trapped under a tree while driving.
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia is in northwest Houston with a look at major damage and where a car became trapped under a tree while driving.
FedEx truck flips on side after severe storms
FOX 26's Abigail Dye is on the scene of a semi-truck that turned over on the highway due to strong wind gusts.
FOX 26's Abigail Dye is on the scene of a semi-truck that turned over on the highway due to strong wind gusts.
Houston mayor confirms 4 deaths from storms
Houston Mayor John Whitmire spoke with FOX 26 from the Emergency Center as they assess the damage to the Houston area from severe storms and confirmed four deaths.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire spoke with FOX 26 from the Emergency Center as they assess the damage to the Houston area from severe storms and confirmed four deaths.
Houston weather: 4 storm deaths confirmed by mayor Thursday
Houston severe storms resulted in four deaths on Thursday, Mayor John Whitmire confirms.
Houston severe storms resulted in four deaths on Thursday, Mayor John Whitmire confirms.
Power tower falls over in Houston area due to storms
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle is in the Houston area near Highway 290 after a high-voltage power line went down near a neighborhood.
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle is in the Houston area near Highway 290 after a high-voltage power line went down near a neighborhood.
Downtown Houston high rises damaged from storms
FOX 26 Executive Producer Matt Horn reports the damage seen in downtown Houston with high-rise windows and nearby businesses with their windows blown out.
FOX 26 Executive Producer Matt Horn reports the damage seen in downtown Houston with high-rise windows and nearby businesses with their windows blown out.
Conejo Malo partially collapsed due to strong storms
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez is in downtown Houston at Conejo Malo where part of the building has collapsed due to heavy rain and strong winds.
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez is in downtown Houston at Conejo Malo where part of the building has collapsed due to heavy rain and strong winds.
Houston weather today: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harris County area Thursday
A Flood Watch is in effect Thursday afternoon and Friday morning for the Houston area and Southeast Texas with heavy rain and some strong to severe storms expected.
A Flood Watch is in effect Thursday afternoon and Friday morning for the Houston area and Southeast Texas with heavy rain and some strong to severe storms expected.
Houston traffic: High water locations on Houston-area roadways
The Houston area was drenched with heavy rain on Thursday evening due to severe thunderstorms. Here are the current high-water roadways that have been reported.
The Houston area was drenched with heavy rain on Thursday evening due to severe thunderstorms. Here are the current high-water roadways that have been reported.
Houston weather: City, county officials urging drivers to stay off the road
City and county officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads while first responders clear area roadways that have damage left behind.
City and county officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads while first responders clear area roadways that have damage left behind.
How to get rid of mosquitos: Steps to protect your home
Recent rains in the Houston area have led to an increase in mosquito populations. The bloodsuckers are not only annoying but can carry diseases.
Recent rains in the Houston area have led to an increase in mosquito populations. The bloodsuckers are not only annoying but can carry diseases.
Houston crime: Woman faces upgraded charges in fatal stabbing
Charges have been upgraded against a woman who was initially arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that resulted in the death of a man in west Houston.
Charges have been upgraded against a woman who was initially arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that resulted in the death of a man in west Houston.
Houston's population surge: A beacon of southern growth
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlights a significant trend: the South, particularly exemplified by cities like Houston, is driving much of the nation's population growth. In 2023, Houston's population grew by over 11,500 residents, reaching a total of 2.3 million.
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlights a significant trend: the South, particularly exemplified by cities like Houston, is driving much of the nation's population growth. In 2023, Houston's population grew by over 11,500 residents, reaching a total of 2.3 million.