Texas winter storm: Monitor ERCOT's power grid conditions in real time
Texans can use ERCOT's real-time dashboards to monitor the state's power grid.
Texans can use ERCOT's real-time dashboards to monitor the state's power grid.
Texas winter storm: How to watch FOX 26 Houston if your power goes out
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in South Texas.
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in South Texas.
LIVE: Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo on winter weather preparedness
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is joined by Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, and community partners to give updates and potential impacts about this weekend’s severe weather event.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is joined by Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, and community partners to give updates and potential impacts about this weekend’s severe weather event.
What to do if your flight gets canceled due to winter storms
Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S.
Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S.
Texas winter storm: TxDOT preparations for roads
TxDOT crews began treating roadways in Texas on Wednesday and the operation will continue through the weather event. Officials are urging all Texans affected by the winter storm to avoid the roadways
TxDOT crews began treating roadways in Texas on Wednesday and the operation will continue through the weather event. Officials are urging all Texans affected by the winter storm to avoid the roadways
Houston winter storm safety: Avoiding fire, carbon monoxide dangers
Houston Fire Department Senior Captain Raul Reyes offers some tips to safely heat your home during the winter storm.
Houston Fire Department Senior Captain Raul Reyes offers some tips to safely heat your home during the winter storm.
Houston winter storm: How to check Centerpoint, Entergy power outages
The upcoming winter weather for the weekend could possibly knock out the power for several Houston residents and areas. Here's how you can check for power outages in your area.
The upcoming winter weather for the weekend could possibly knock out the power for several Houston residents and areas. Here's how you can check for power outages in your area.
Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
Houston winter storm: Budget-friendly power outage shopping list
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Houston winter storm: Emergency shopping list on a budget
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming ice storm. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan made a list of supplies under $100 for a family of four.
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming ice storm. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan made a list of supplies under $100 for a family of four.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration ahead of storm
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening. State officials guarantee the Texas power grid is stable and prepared for record demand, though localized outages remain possible due to ice and falling tree branches. Travelers are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews and TxDOT plows to work; warming centers are opening statewide for those who lose heat.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening. State officials guarantee the Texas power grid is stable and prepared for record demand, though localized outages remain possible due to ice and falling tree branches. Travelers are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews and TxDOT plows to work; warming centers are opening statewide for those who lose heat.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 counties
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Houston winter storm: What to do ahead of weekend freeze
As a winter storm bears down on Houston this weekend, it’s important to protect the four P’s: Pipes, Pets, Plants, and People. Here’s how to prepare before freezing weather and potential ice arrive.
As a winter storm bears down on Houston this weekend, it’s important to protect the four P’s: Pipes, Pets, Plants, and People. Here’s how to prepare before freezing weather and potential ice arrive.
Houston winter storm watch: Timeline, weekend forecast, live updates
A winter storm will bring Houston freezing temperatures and the potential for icy conditions this weekend. Here's the latest timeline, weekend forecast, the impacts and just how cold it could get.
A winter storm will bring Houston freezing temperatures and the potential for icy conditions this weekend. Here's the latest timeline, weekend forecast, the impacts and just how cold it could get.
Hardware stores busy ahead of winter storm in Houston
Hardware stores across the Houston area have been packed as families prepare fo this weekend's winter storm. From heaters to emergency supplies, many families are preparing for dropping temperatures and possible power outages.
Hardware stores across the Houston area have been packed as families prepare fo this weekend's winter storm. From heaters to emergency supplies, many families are preparing for dropping temperatures and possible power outages.
How Houston's prepping for the icy winter storm
City and utility crews are preparing for dangerous ice, especially on roads and power lines.
City and utility crews are preparing for dangerous ice, especially on roads and power lines.
Houston winter weather watch: Jan. 21 evening forecast
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Texas from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade shares what to know as of Wednesday evening.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Texas from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade shares what to know as of Wednesday evening.
ERCOT issues Weather Watch as Texas power grid faces winter storm
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
Houston winter storm: How to winterize your gas or electric vehicle before the freeze
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.
Houston under winter storm watch, extreme cold watch this weekend: What it means
A winter storm watch and an extreme cold watch have been issued for several Houston area counties ahead of an arctic blast that will plunge temperatures in Southeast Texas over the weekend. Here's what you need to know.
A winter storm watch and an extreme cold watch have been issued for several Houston area counties ahead of an arctic blast that will plunge temperatures in Southeast Texas over the weekend. Here's what you need to know.