Tropical weather update - October 23, 2025

Tropical storm Melissa still looks fairly disorganized in the Central Caribbean. But it is forecast to slowly get stronger and blow up into a major hurricane by early next week as it pushes into warmer waters and encounters less shear. Because of its extremely slow movement, it poses a growing threat of heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds to Caribbean islands, including Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba. Rainfall of 10 inches or more is possible in some areas along with hurricane force winds. The forecast track is about as uncertain as it gets, but, in general, the area from Jamaica to Haiti will have the biggest risk.

Houston weather: Pleasant day in the 80s ahead for Thursday

Another pleasant day ahead with a cool morning ahead of a sunny and warm afternoon in the 80s. High moisture levels are returning to the Houston area and we might see a bit more clouds. Prepare for the heavy rain coming to the area over the weekend.

Houston weather: Wet weekend ahead for Houston

We've posted a FOX 26 Storm Alert from Friday night through Saturday night. A strong upper-level system will move in, and models show a high probability of widespread heavy rainfall across the region. Keep your outdoor plans flexible as timing and amounts may change, but expect scattered rain Friday night, then one or two waves of heavy rain on Saturday. Most models are estimating rain totals to be between 2 to 4 inches with isolated 5 or 6 inch amounts not out of the question.

Houston weather: Sunny Wednesday ahead in the 80s

It's a pleasant Wednesday morning but as the afternoon approaches it will become sunny, warming things up into the mid-80s. We might have some rain coming up this weekend to help wet the ground.

Houston weather: Pleasant day ahead for Wednesday, wet weekend ahead

Wednesday and Thursday will be sun-filled and pleasant, marked by a refreshing drop in humidity and comfortable morning lows. Daytime temperatures will be warm for October, but closer to normal, and humidity will be low. Rain chances during this period are low, making it perfect for any outdoor plans you have before the weekend.