Houston experiencing severe drought conditions, KBDI at 715
The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.
The KBDI is a measure of how dry the ground is. Drought conditions begin at a KBDI of 575.
FOX 26 Sunday Weather Forecast
Rain may be on the horizon this weak as the streak of 100 degree days continues.
Rain may be on the horizon this weak as the streak of 100 degree days continues.
Large mulch fire on Crawford Street in Houston
Fire crews working to extinguish a large mulch fire on Crawford Street in Houston.
Fire crews working to extinguish a large mulch fire on Crawford Street in Houston.
Houston resident gives account of large fire
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Consecutive 100 degree days in Houston continues
Houston continues to be under a heat advisory.
Houston continues to be under a heat advisory.
Pearland marching band doused by firetruck
The Pearland High School marching band and color guard were treated to a nice "firefighter cool down" Saturday afternoon. The "Pride of Pearland", made of more than 400 local students, was doused with water from a Pearland Fire Department ladder truck.
The Pearland High School marching band and color guard were treated to a nice "firefighter cool down" Saturday afternoon. The "Pride of Pearland", made of more than 400 local students, was doused with water from a Pearland Fire Department ladder truck.
Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers on August 12-13
City of Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers Saturday, August 12, and two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, August 13 for Houstonians needing to take refuge from the heat. Houston libraries and multi-service centers will function as cooling centers during normal business hours on weekdays and Saturdays.
City of Houston libraries will serve as cooling centers Saturday, August 12, and two multi-service centers and a community center on Sunday, August 13 for Houstonians needing to take refuge from the heat. Houston libraries and multi-service centers will function as cooling centers during normal business hours on weekdays and Saturdays.
Houston drought conditions worsen, livestock owners worried about animals
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas making it hard for ranches.
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas making it hard for ranches.
Texas drought affecting livestock, crops
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas. FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares how the main food source for horses is already being impacted.
This drought is already wreaking havoc on livestock and crops throughout the state of Texas. FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares how the main food source for horses is already being impacted.
Houston weather: 11 straight days of above 100 degree temperatures
Along with those hot temps, high humidity will drive heat index values to 110° or higher.
Along with those hot temps, high humidity will drive heat index values to 110° or higher.
Houston weather: Drought getting worse as 7-day forecast shows most of Texas completely rain free
As of today, 69% of Texas is in a drought and those numbers are up from just 52% last week.
As of today, 69% of Texas is in a drought and those numbers are up from just 52% last week.
Texas wildfires on the rise as heat wave continues
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
City of Tomball issues mandatory watering restrictions
The city of Tomball becomes the latest city to issue a mandatory water restriction as the heat wave in Texas continues.
The city of Tomball becomes the latest city to issue a mandatory water restriction as the heat wave in Texas continues.
Harris County fire marshal requests outdoor burn ban amid drought conditions
The Harris County Fire Marshal has asked the Commissioner's Court to approve a burn ban for the area as drought conditions worsen.
The Harris County Fire Marshal has asked the Commissioner's Court to approve a burn ban for the area as drought conditions worsen.
HOUSTON HEAT: ERCOT issues weather watch for August 6-7
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Hundreds Houstonians lose electricity for power-line maintenance during heatwave
Triple-digit temperatures meant another day of struggling to stay comfortable but several hundred CenterPoint customers were without electricity on Friday on purpose.
Triple-digit temperatures meant another day of struggling to stay comfortable but several hundred CenterPoint customers were without electricity on Friday on purpose.
Planned power outage during Houston heat
Triple-digit temperatures meant another day of struggling to stay comfortable but that was especially true for several hundred Centerpoint customers who were without electricity on Friday on purpose. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says it was an inconvenient time for maintenance.
Triple-digit temperatures meant another day of struggling to stay comfortable but that was especially true for several hundred Centerpoint customers who were without electricity on Friday on purpose. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says it was an inconvenient time for maintenance.
Heat wave impacts gas prices
Feeling the pain at the pump? You're not the only one! Rising oil costs and heat-induced refinery cuts have driven gas prices to their highest levels in nine months. FOX's Jonathan Serrie runs down the numbers.
Feeling the pain at the pump? You're not the only one! Rising oil costs and heat-induced refinery cuts have driven gas prices to their highest levels in nine months. FOX's Jonathan Serrie runs down the numbers.
Are your trees in trouble due to drought?
It's hot, it's dry, and there's no relief in sight for the Houston area. It's starting to show in yards and landscapes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has some helpful advice for these dry times.
It's hot, it's dry, and there's no relief in sight for the Houston area. It's starting to show in yards and landscapes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has some helpful advice for these dry times.
Montgomery County burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas
A burn ban is now in effect in all unincorporated areas of Montgomery County.
A burn ban is now in effect in all unincorporated areas of Montgomery County.



















