City Wide Club needs at least 200 more volunteers to help hundreds at warming centers
With so many people in need of help, the City Wide Club said they’re in desperate need of at least 200 more volunteers to help with the 44th annual Christmas Eve Super Feast on Saturday.
With so many people in need of help, the City Wide Club said they’re in desperate need of at least 200 more volunteers to help with the 44th annual Christmas Eve Super Feast on Saturday.
Houston Freeze cause more than 100 bats to freeze, fall onto Waugh Bridge
Over 100 bats freeze and fall from Waugh Street Bridge Colony.
Over 100 bats freeze and fall from Waugh Street Bridge Colony.
Frigid temps, single digit wind chill Friday evening
Arctic Air remains entrenched across SE Texas with more dangerously cold temperatures in the teens and low 20s expected overnight. A Hard Freeze Warning continues for SE Texas until noon Saturday and a Wind Chill Advisory is now in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday. Wind chill values are expected to dip into the single digits and low teens overnight which will once again create a frostbite danger to exposed skin. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will have chilly starts but we will climb to near 40 Saturday and close to 50 Sunday. Big time warming trend is in store next week as we get close to wrapping up 2022. 70s are back by Wednesday and Thursday! For now though, make sure you are staying safe and protecting yourself, pipes, plants, and pets from the cold!
Arctic Air remains entrenched across SE Texas with more dangerously cold temperatures in the teens and low 20s expected overnight. A Hard Freeze Warning continues for SE Texas until noon Saturday and a Wind Chill Advisory is now in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday. Wind chill values are expected to dip into the single digits and low teens overnight which will once again create a frostbite danger to exposed skin. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will have chilly starts but we will climb to near 40 Saturday and close to 50 Sunday. Big time warming trend is in store next week as we get close to wrapping up 2022. 70s are back by Wednesday and Thursday! For now though, make sure you are staying safe and protecting yourself, pipes, plants, and pets from the cold!
Blizzard blamed for deadly 50-vehicle pileup along Ohio interstate
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
At least one person is reportedly dead and several others injured after a multi-vehicle pile-up amidst a blizzard in Ohio.
CenterPoint Energy warns rotating power outage fraudulent texts
CenterPoint Energy sent out a warning to watch out for fraudulent messages about rotating power outages taking place Friday evening.
CenterPoint Energy sent out a warning to watch out for fraudulent messages about rotating power outages taking place Friday evening.
Blizzard in Buffalo: Here's what 'zero-mile visibility' looks like
"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.
"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.
Grumpy sportscaster forced to cover winter storm goes viral: 'Can I go back to my regular job?'
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
Thousands in Houston, Southeast Texas affected by power outages amid freeze
Track power outages in Houston and Southeast Texas amid freezing temperatures. Centerpoint and Entergy Texas maps show thousands without power.
Track power outages in Houston and Southeast Texas amid freezing temperatures. Centerpoint and Entergy Texas maps show thousands without power.
Houston freeze 2022: List of businesses, offices closed due to weather
Some Houston-area businesses and offices have announced closures due to the winter weather. Here's a list.
Some Houston-area businesses and offices have announced closures due to the winter weather. Here's a list.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by crippling power outages after the blizzard
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
Meals on Wheels does wellness checks on elderly, provide emergency kits ahead of freeze
Meals on Wheels is working hard to make sure Houston's elderly population is taken care of during the freeze. On Thursday, volunteers delivered emergency food kits to dozens of seniors, so they're prepared to hunker down Friday.
Meals on Wheels is working hard to make sure Houston's elderly population is taken care of during the freeze. On Thursday, volunteers delivered emergency food kits to dozens of seniors, so they're prepared to hunker down Friday.
Last minute tips to protect your home from frigid temperatures
The clock is ticking to protect your home from frigid temperature of the arctic blast sweeping over southeast Texas. Dillon Pillow from Joe the Plumber in Cypress gives some tips and advice on what you can do to protect your pipes.
The clock is ticking to protect your home from frigid temperature of the arctic blast sweeping over southeast Texas. Dillon Pillow from Joe the Plumber in Cypress gives some tips and advice on what you can do to protect your pipes.
Elderly couple killed in Houston house fire sparks heating safety warning ahead of arctic blast
Officials are investigating if a heating device is what caused a house fire in southeast Houston that killed an elderly couple.
Officials are investigating if a heating device is what caused a house fire in southeast Houston that killed an elderly couple.
Heating device may have caused fire that killed elderly couple
An elderly couple was killed in a house fire in southeast Houston and officials are trying to determine if a heating appliance caused the fire. FOX 26's Gabby Hart spoke with the family grieving their lost loved ones.
An elderly couple was killed in a house fire in southeast Houston and officials are trying to determine if a heating appliance caused the fire. FOX 26's Gabby Hart spoke with the family grieving their lost loved ones.
Fort Bend County distributing blankets to low-income or homeless citizens
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has 100 blankets for low-income or homeless citizens.
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has 100 blankets for low-income or homeless citizens.
Houston freeze safety reminders: Heating your home, generators, staying warm
The Houston area is heading into a major freeze with very high winds and bone chilling wind chills. Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz is here with a message to keep everyone as safe as possible during a few difficult weather days.
The Houston area is heading into a major freeze with very high winds and bone chilling wind chills. Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz is here with a message to keep everyone as safe as possible during a few difficult weather days.
Houston freeze 2022: Arctic blast timeline for Southeast Texas
We're only hours away from what will be the biggest surge of chilly air since the "Big Freeze" back in February 2021, so here is a timeline of what is expected in the Houston area.
We're only hours away from what will be the biggest surge of chilly air since the "Big Freeze" back in February 2021, so here is a timeline of what is expected in the Houston area.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
Harris Co. law enforcement making sure homeless population are prepared for upcoming freeze
As we prepare for the freezing temps there are growing concerns about Houston's homeless population.
As we prepare for the freezing temps there are growing concerns about Houston's homeless population.