Tropical Weather Forecast - June 2, 2024

FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on what's happening in the tropics on this second day of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. She also had an update on the severe storm threat for Houston.

Benefit held after Harris County mother killed

The community is rallying to support the family of a mother of four who was killed during last month's storm. Christin Martinez was killed after she was struck by a fallen tree. FOX 26's Jade Flury reports on the benefit being held to raise money for the family in need.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

The upcoming week will feature a bit of a pattern change with less storms and a bit more heat. There's a 20% chance for a few strong storms in Houston Monday with the best chance in the afternoon and evening north of I-10. Rain chances get lower the rest of the week at only 10% as a ridge tries to build in a bit more. Temperatures in Houston will climb to the middle 90s by Thursday & Friday with heat index values remaining at 100+. Be careful in the heat! It's Day 2 of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and no tropical cyclone formation is expected in the Atlantic Basin for the next 7 days. Keep track of weather where you live by downloading our smart tv app FOX Local!

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

We have a warm Sunday ahead across SE Texas. Forecast highs will reach the low 90s with feels-like temperatures inching close to 100 degrees. Another round of showers and a few strong storms are possible today. Houston and cities north and east are under a 1/5 ?Possible? risk for severe storms. The timing will this afternoon/ evening. Heavy rain, strong winds and the chance for hail will be possible. Our weather pattern will be changing next week. Low rain chances are expected with temperatures climbing to the widespread 90s. Stay weather aware and download FOX Local on your smart tv to stay up-to-date on the weather where you live.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Severe weather is not expected for Houston tonight. However, it looks like one final round of spotty rain and a few strong storms could impact us on Sunday before we finally start to dry things out for much of the next week. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the full forecast.

Hurricane season 2024: Understanding storm surge

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. The National Hurricane Center has a new initiative this year when forecasting storms. FOX 26's John Dawson speaks with NHC's storm surge specialist Cody Fritz. They talked about storm surge and how they're going to be testing a new way to help the public focus on hazards of each individual storm.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for a large portion of Southeast Texas until 6 p.m. Saturday. FOX 26's Allison Gargaro has the latest forecast.

What's making 2024 hurricane season active?

We're hours away from the 2024 Hurricane season starting at midnight on June 1! FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has a report on what's making this year potentially more active.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Huge round of morning storms cooled us off and zapped most of the energy for afternoon storms out of our atmosphere. The good news is that we've been taken out of any severe storm risk for the rest of today. I can't rule out a few showers or storms though through the early evening. Storm chance increases again Saturday, especially during the afternoon and evening. We are under a 1 out of 5 low risk for a few strong to severe storms Saturday. Good news is that storm chances are lower for your outdoor plans Sunday and remain low for next week. Temperatures get hotter next week but we are still keeping triple digits away for now. Download FOX Local to get the latest on the storm threat and how to prepare for hurricane season which begins tomorrow.

Hurricane Gear Test preview: What to expect!

June 1 is the official start to hurricane season and meteorologist John Dawson will be back to review and talk about all the supplies you may need in your hurricane kits! Here's a preview of what to expect this year on the Hurricane Gear Test.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Huge round of morning storms cooled us off and zapped most of the energy for afternoon storms out of our atmosphere. The good news is that we've been taken out of any severe storm risk for the rest of today. I can't rule out a few showers or storms though through the early evening. Storm chance increases again Saturday, especially during the afternoon and evening. We are under a 1 out of 5 low risk for a few strong to severe storms Saturday. Good news is that storm chances are lower for your outdoor plans Sunday and remain low for next week. Temperatures get hotter next week but we are still keeping triple digits away for now. Download FOX Local to get the latest on the storm threat and how to prepare for hurricane season which begins tomorrow.

What to know for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season

FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro speaks with Michael Brennan, director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and Robbie Berg, warning coordination meteorologist with NOAA's National Hurricane Center, about what to expect this hurricane season and why you should be prepared.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Rain continues Friday

Rounds of storms will stay in the forecast through at least Saturday before the pattern calms down. Strong to severe storms are rolling in this evening that could produce some strong wind and hail along with heavy downpours. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Houston until 9pm. Models are not in agreement on timing but it appears that a few lines of storms could impact us on Friday, one in the early morning and another in the evening. Severe storm risk increases to a 2/5 for the entire area Friday which will include a damaging wind, hail & very low tornado threat. Timing could change so be ready for active weather throughout Friday and download our FOX 26 weather app to get the latest alerts. More scattered storms are possible Saturday with lower storm chances Sunday. Pattern finally shifts to a slightly hotter but drier one for much of next week.