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.
Houston weather: Excessive heat and how it affects the economy
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
Houston heat impacting local firefighters
The recent heat wave is making it tough for local firefighters. In the last week or so, we've reported on several large fires in the area destroying apartments and hotels. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is in Pasadena where a massive fire destroyed an apartment building Friday evening.
The recent heat wave is making it tough for local firefighters. In the last week or so, we've reported on several large fires in the area destroying apartments and hotels. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff is in Pasadena where a massive fire destroyed an apartment building Friday evening.
Katy residents asked to conserve water
The prolonged Houston heat coupled with a lack of rain means some residents are being forced to make changes. Several local communities say it's time to cut back and conserve that water. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from Katy on what's being done.
The prolonged Houston heat coupled with a lack of rain means some residents are being forced to make changes. Several local communities say it's time to cut back and conserve that water. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more from Katy on what's being done.
Houston's 5th Ward man living with A/C for two months
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Houston heat: Cooling centers to open on Sunday, heat index could reach 111, NWS says
The heat isn't letting up on the Houston area any time soon it seems, so cooling centers are opening up on Sunday to help provide residents with relief.
The heat isn't letting up on the Houston area any time soon it seems, so cooling centers are opening up on Sunday to help provide residents with relief.
City of Houston opens cooling centers amid heat advisory, extreme heat index
The City of Houston is helping residents escape the heat wave from Wednesday to Sunday with designated cooling centers opening across the city.
The City of Houston is helping residents escape the heat wave from Wednesday to Sunday with designated cooling centers opening across the city.
Protecting and nurturing your hair in the heat
Dr. Lisa Zhang from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explores the impact of Houston's heat on our hair and scalp, discussing ways to protect and care for our hair during the summer.
Dr. Lisa Zhang from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explores the impact of Houston's heat on our hair and scalp, discussing ways to protect and care for our hair during the summer.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on a pattern change in the Houston area and if you should plan for storms for the Fourth of July Holiday.
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on a pattern change in the Houston area and if you should plan for storms for the Fourth of July Holiday.
10 Houston fire houses dealing with air conditioning issues, temperatures soaring to 90s
There have been issues with air conditioning at Houston fire stations and 10 of the city's fire stations AC units aren't working enough to cool firefighters down.
There have been issues with air conditioning at Houston fire stations and 10 of the city's fire stations AC units aren't working enough to cool firefighters down.
Houston weather: Hot, dry 4th of July Weekend
Hot and dry 4th of July Weekend expected
Hot and dry 4th of July Weekend expected
Houston weather: Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m.
We are on day 21 of above normal high temperatures and another day with a heat advisory in effect.
We are on day 21 of above normal high temperatures and another day with a heat advisory in effect.
ERCOT Board votes for pay raises
The ERCOT Board of Directors has voted to give themselves pay raises. FOX 26's Lina De Florias explains.
The ERCOT Board of Directors has voted to give themselves pay raises. FOX 26's Lina De Florias explains.
Triple-digit heatwave puts strain on Houston-area restaurants
Houston’s heat wave is doing a number on local restaurants. FOX 26’s Damali Keith from shares how Houston-area owners are getting creative to stay open.
Houston’s heat wave is doing a number on local restaurants. FOX 26’s Damali Keith from shares how Houston-area owners are getting creative to stay open.
Houston heat: ERCOT surpasses all-time grid demand record
In a groundbreaking turn of events, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has officially broken the all-time record for grid demand.
In a groundbreaking turn of events, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has officially broken the all-time record for grid demand.
Houston, Texas heat wave weather forecast: What's ahead after weeks of above average temperatures?
Houston has had 18 days in a row with above average temperatures, and you should expect that trend to continue for the foreseeable future.
Houston has had 18 days in a row with above average temperatures, and you should expect that trend to continue for the foreseeable future.
Thursday morning weather forecast with Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz
For early August, our temperatures really aren’t too bad - mid-90s for the next several days. Expect showers south of Houston and near the coast today with scattered storms tomorrow. This weekend looks hot and humid.
For early August, our temperatures really aren’t too bad - mid-90s for the next several days. Expect showers south of Houston and near the coast today with scattered storms tomorrow. This weekend looks hot and humid.
Wednesday evening weather forecast with Chief Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert
Look for a few scattered showers over the next few days with highs in the 90s. The weekend looks a little warmer, but only by a couple of degrees. The average high for Houston in August is 96 degrees and we'll be close to it for a while.
Look for a few scattered showers over the next few days with highs in the 90s. The weekend looks a little warmer, but only by a couple of degrees. The average high for Houston in August is 96 degrees and we'll be close to it for a while.