Weather in Houston: CenterPoint mobilizes 4,000 workers, preparing for infrastructure damage
CenterPoint Energy has mobilized a massive workforce of 3,300 line workers and 700 natural gas personnel as Southeast Texas prepares for a significant winter storm expected to bring ice and freezing winds Saturday night.
CenterPoint Energy has mobilized a massive workforce of 3,300 line workers and 700 natural gas personnel as Southeast Texas prepares for a significant winter storm expected to bring ice and freezing winds Saturday night.
Houston winter storm: Drone video shows CenterPoint crews staging ahead of storm
Dozens of vehicles that are part of CenterPoint's staging efforts ahead of the Houston winter storm are seen on Saturday before the storm begins.
Dozens of vehicles that are part of CenterPoint's staging efforts ahead of the Houston winter storm are seen on Saturday before the storm begins.
Houston winter storm: Latest timeline from John Dawson
FOX 26 Houston Meteorologist John Dawson provides an update on the timeline of the winter storm headed into the Houston area.
FOX 26 Houston Meteorologist John Dawson provides an update on the timeline of the winter storm headed into the Houston area.
Houston weather: Jan. 24 Noon winter storm update
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will begin dropping late Saturday evening, with heavy rain expected to transition into winter precipitation early Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will begin dropping late Saturday evening, with heavy rain expected to transition into winter precipitation early Sunday.
Harris Health to close all outpatient clinics through Monday due to winter storm
Harris Health will close all outpatient and clinic facilities beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, as southeast Texas braces for a severe winter storm.
Harris Health will close all outpatient and clinic facilities beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, as southeast Texas braces for a severe winter storm.
Houston winter storm: Fort Bend County officials prepare for icy weather
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George and other officials discussed how the county is preparing for the winter storm that's expected to hit Saturday night through Sunday.
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George and other officials discussed how the county is preparing for the winter storm that's expected to hit Saturday night through Sunday.
Houston weather: Freezing rain, sleet, snow possible
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 35 by 5pm. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 35 by 5pm. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Houston weather: Jan. 24 morning forecast
Storms are rolling into southeast Texas this morning along the leading edge of colder air. Saturday afternoon will bring more scattered showers near and south of I-10. But north of I-10 some sleet could start to mix in with the rain as temperatures will be falling from north to south throughout the day.
Storms are rolling into southeast Texas this morning along the leading edge of colder air. Saturday afternoon will bring more scattered showers near and south of I-10. But north of I-10 some sleet could start to mix in with the rain as temperatures will be falling from north to south throughout the day.
Houston airports, METRO prepare for freezing conditions
Flights at both of Houston's major airports will continue to be impacted as the winter storm rolls in, and METRO is changing it's services as well.
Flights at both of Houston's major airports will continue to be impacted as the winter storm rolls in, and METRO is changing it's services as well.
Houston flights affected ahead of winter storm
While Houston airports are prepping for the winter storm, your flight could still be impacted. FOX 26's Randy Wallace covers what to know, if you plan to fly.
While Houston airports are prepping for the winter storm, your flight could still be impacted. FOX 26's Randy Wallace covers what to know, if you plan to fly.
Houston winter storm: Mayor pushes residents to be prepared
While giving updates on Houston's preparations for the winter storm, Mayor John Whitmire made a call for residents to prepare themselves in advance. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares what city leaders had to say.
While giving updates on Houston's preparations for the winter storm, Mayor John Whitmire made a call for residents to prepare themselves in advance. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann shares what city leaders had to say.
Houston winter storm forecast: Jan. 23 overnight forecast
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade shares what to expect for the weekend winter storm as of Friday night.
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade shares what to expect for the weekend winter storm as of Friday night.
Houston winter storm questions: Protecting pets, freeze time
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade answers viewer questions about the upcoming winter weather this weekend as of Friday, Jan. 23.
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade answers viewer questions about the upcoming winter weather this weekend as of Friday, Jan. 23.
USPS warns of mail delivery delays in over 30 states
The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.
The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.
Houston repair team preps sprinklers for weekend freeze
The team says this service costs under $100 to do, but can save thousands in damage repairs.
The team says this service costs under $100 to do, but can save thousands in damage repairs.
H-E-B adjusts store hours ahead of Texas winter storm
Texas grocery giant H-E-B is adjusting their hours across the state ahead of this weekend's winter storm.
Texas grocery giant H-E-B is adjusting their hours across the state ahead of this weekend's winter storm.
Prepping sprinklers ahead of winter storm
Don't forget, sprinklers count as pipes you should protect ahead of the winter storm. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke with a Houston repairman on what homeowners should do before the storm hits.
Don't forget, sprinklers count as pipes you should protect ahead of the winter storm. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke with a Houston repairman on what homeowners should do before the storm hits.
Winter storm prep: How to get your generator ready
If you have a generator on standby for this weekend's winter storm, FOX 26's Tom Zizka has a checklist you should go through before turning your generator on.
If you have a generator on standby for this weekend's winter storm, FOX 26's Tom Zizka has a checklist you should go through before turning your generator on.
Houston prepped for winter storm, mayor says
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and other city leaders spoke on Friday ahead of this weekend's winter storm. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gives a recap of the press conference.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and other city leaders spoke on Friday ahead of this weekend's winter storm. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gives a recap of the press conference.
Houston winter storm: CenterPoint Energy press conference
CenterPoint Energy gave a Friday evening update on their preparations for the winter storm hitting the Greater Houston area this weekend.
CenterPoint Energy gave a Friday evening update on their preparations for the winter storm hitting the Greater Houston area this weekend.