Helene makes landfall, watching new area in western Caribbean
Helene is now a Post-Tropical cyclone over Kentucky with 35 mph winds after making landfall Thursday night around the Big Bend of Florida as a Category 4 140 mph hurricane. It has already dumped over 30 inches of rain across parts of North Carolina and is the cause of massive flash flooding across several states. Helene will still bring a flash flood threat across the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys as it falls apart over the weekend. Weather for Houston will be closer to perfect this weekend with pleasant mornings and warm but sunny afternoons. Temperatures will get a bit hotter next week with low rain chances returning Thursday and Friday. Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce are both in the central Atlantic but are not expected to be a threat to land at this point. Two areas are being monitored with a low 30% chance for tropical development over the next week. One is in the eastern Atlantic and the other is in the western Caribbean. Keep checking back for updates and make sure to download FOX Local on your smart TV for the latest!
Helene is now a Post-Tropical cyclone over Kentucky with 35 mph winds after making landfall Thursday night around the Big Bend of Florida as a Category 4 140 mph hurricane. It has already dumped over 30 inches of rain across parts of North Carolina and is the cause of massive flash flooding across several states. Helene will still bring a flash flood threat across the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys as it falls apart over the weekend. Weather for Houston will be closer to perfect this weekend with pleasant mornings and warm but sunny afternoons. Temperatures will get a bit hotter next week with low rain chances returning Thursday and Friday. Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce are both in the central Atlantic but are not expected to be a threat to land at this point. Two areas are being monitored with a low 30% chance for tropical development over the next week. One is in the eastern Atlantic and the other is in the western Caribbean. Keep checking back for updates and make sure to download FOX Local on your smart TV for the latest!
Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Near perfect fall weather will continue through the weekend for the Houston area with lots of sunshine and very dry air. That means low humidity and pleasant mornings in the 60s. High temperatures this weekend should climb to the low 90s. Temperatures will heat up and humidity will increase a bit next week but low rain chances are not expected to return until late next week. An area of low pressure could develop in the western Caribbean over the next week and there's a low 30% chance of this happening. Helene is now a much weaker Post-Tropical Cyclone over Kentucky but is still dumping torrential rain across the Appalachians, Tennessee Valley & Ohio Valley. Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce are both in the central Atlantic but are not expected to be a threat to land at this point.
Near perfect fall weather will continue through the weekend for the Houston area with lots of sunshine and very dry air. That means low humidity and pleasant mornings in the 60s. High temperatures this weekend should climb to the low 90s. Temperatures will heat up and humidity will increase a bit next week but low rain chances are not expected to return until late next week. An area of low pressure could develop in the western Caribbean over the next week and there's a low 30% chance of this happening. Helene is now a much weaker Post-Tropical Cyclone over Kentucky but is still dumping torrential rain across the Appalachians, Tennessee Valley & Ohio Valley. Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce are both in the central Atlantic but are not expected to be a threat to land at this point.
Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene impacts in Florida, southeast US
Allison is taking a look at the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene in Florida and the southeastern Unites States and Mike explains what's in store for the rest of hurricane season.
Allison is taking a look at the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene in Florida and the southeastern Unites States and Mike explains what's in store for the rest of hurricane season.
Watch: FOX Weather meteorologist rescues woman from rising floodwaters in Atlanta
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Houston is waking up to beautiful weather. Low humidity and clear skies will continue into the afternoon with highs reaching the low-90s. This dry air dominates our skies through the weekend. Now Tropical Storm Helene is bringing round of heavy rain with a major flood threat across the southeastern U.S. today. Along with the flooding, strong winds will be likely which could lead to even more power outages across the area.
Houston is waking up to beautiful weather. Low humidity and clear skies will continue into the afternoon with highs reaching the low-90s. This dry air dominates our skies through the weekend. Now Tropical Storm Helene is bringing round of heavy rain with a major flood threat across the southeastern U.S. today. Along with the flooding, strong winds will be likely which could lead to even more power outages across the area.
Watch: Drone video from inside Hurricane Helene
A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
WATCH: Amazing rescue of family with baby and dogs from rising floodwaters
Emergency crews in Atlanta rescued a family early Friday morning after their vehicle was swept off the road by swift floodwaters.
Emergency crews in Atlanta rescued a family early Friday morning after their vehicle was swept off the road by swift floodwaters.
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend region near Perry as powerful Cat 4 storm
Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.
FOX donates to Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief efforts: Here's how you can help
FOX has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide crucial support to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can donate to help fund shelter, meals, and other recovery efforts.
FOX has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide crucial support to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can donate to help fund shelter, meals, and other recovery efforts.
Hurricane Helene an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm on track to Florida
Hurricane Helene has made landfall along Florida's Nature Coast.
Hurricane Helene has made landfall along Florida's Nature Coast.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
Hurricane Helene to make landfall in Florida
Allison is joined by FOX's Rebekah Castor who is in Florida as Hurricane Helene is inching closer to making landfall and residents make preparations.
Allison is joined by FOX's Rebekah Castor who is in Florida as Hurricane Helene is inching closer to making landfall and residents make preparations.
Flight disruptions impact Atlanta, Tampa as Hurricane Helene looms
The FOX Forecast Center expects the worst of the weather to be in the Atlanta metro from after midnight Friday morning through sunset.
The FOX Forecast Center expects the worst of the weather to be in the Atlanta metro from after midnight Friday morning through sunset.
Hurricane Helene could bring 'catastrophic' flooding to Southeast, mid-Atlantic
Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Thursday evening. It's also expected to impact major cities including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Thursday evening. It's also expected to impact major cities including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
Cooler Temps | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Lower humidity, dry air and slightly cooler temperatures will dominate SE Texas today. Highs will be in the upper 80s with wake up temperatures over the next few days on the 60s. Get outside and enjoy. All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Helene is gaining strength. Landfall in the Big Bend of Florida is expected this evening as a major hurricane. Catastrophic storm surge is likely along the coast and heavy rain and winds will move into Georgia overnight. This rain will continue to move inland and bring the potential for flooding across the southeast through the start of the weekend. Depend on FOX 26 for your tropical updates. Download the free FOX Local app.
Lower humidity, dry air and slightly cooler temperatures will dominate SE Texas today. Highs will be in the upper 80s with wake up temperatures over the next few days on the 60s. Get outside and enjoy. All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Helene is gaining strength. Landfall in the Big Bend of Florida is expected this evening as a major hurricane. Catastrophic storm surge is likely along the coast and heavy rain and winds will move into Georgia overnight. This rain will continue to move inland and bring the potential for flooding across the southeast through the start of the weekend. Depend on FOX 26 for your tropical updates. Download the free FOX Local app.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Houston's hot September pattern comes to an end Wednesday evening as a weak front crawls through southeast Texas. The changes will not be dramatic but they will be noticeable, especially in the mornings. Dry air moves in behind the front and makes for a pleasant end to the week. In the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Helene roars toward Florida and should make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane Thursday evening.
Houston's hot September pattern comes to an end Wednesday evening as a weak front crawls through southeast Texas. The changes will not be dramatic but they will be noticeable, especially in the mornings. Dry air moves in behind the front and makes for a pleasant end to the week. In the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Helene roars toward Florida and should make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane Thursday evening.
Florida prepares for Hurricane Helene
FOX's Olivianna Calmes is in northern Florida with a look at how Floridians are preparing for Hurricane Helene to make an impact.
FOX's Olivianna Calmes is in northern Florida with a look at how Floridians are preparing for Hurricane Helene to make an impact.