How to get rid of mosquitos: Steps to protect your home
Recent rains in the Houston area have led to an increase in mosquito populations. The bloodsuckers are not only annoying but can carry diseases.
Summer weather in Houston: Above-average heat and rain predicted
What will summer look like in Houston? The Climate Prediction Center just updated its three-month summer temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Developing La Nina to bring summer scorcher to millions with soaking storms in eastern US
NOAA's updated climate outlook sets the country up for what could be one of the warmest summers in history.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
A flood watch is in effect from 1 p.m. today through 7 a.m. tomorrow. Isolated rain north of Houston this morning, then stormy beginning mid to late afternoon. Highs near 85.
Houston weather: Heavy rain, flooding possible for Thursday through early Friday
Thursday through early Friday are now FOX 26 Storm Alert Days and will likely feature rounds of heavy rain and a few strong to severe storms!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We have issued a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day for Thursday through early Friday. Risk for multiple rounds of heavy rain and a few severe storms is increasing during this time frame. FLOOD WATCH has been issued for areas near & north of I-10 including Houston from 1 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday. Additional 2-4" of rain is possible for these areas with isolated amounts around 5 to 6". Houston is also in a 2/5 severe risk Thursday with damaging winds, hail & even a low tornado threat. Rounds of heavy rain and a few strong to severe storms will be most likely Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Flooding continues along the Brazos, Trinity, and San Jacinto Rivers. So these areas could start to flood quickly. Make sure to avoid any flooded areas and turn around, don't drown! At least we have a pattern change to look forward to this weekend and next week when hotter and drier weather will prevail. Get the latest updates on weather where you live by downloading FOX Local and catching our extended severe weather coverage on our smart TV app FOX Local!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We have issued a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day for Thursday through early Friday. The risk for multiple rounds of heavy rain and a few severe storms is increasing during this time frame. FLOOD WATCH has been issued for areas near & north of I-10 including Houston from 1 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday. An additional 2-4" of rain is possible for these areas with isolated amounts around 5 to 6". Houston is also in a 2/5 severe risk Thursday with damaging winds, hail & even a low tornado threat. Rounds of heavy rain and a few strong to severe storms will be most likely Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Flooding continues along the Brazos, Trinity & San Jacinto Rivers. So these areas could start to flood quickly. Make sure to avoid any flooded areas and turn around, don't drown! At least we have a pattern change to look forward to this weekend and next week when hotter and drier weather will prevail. Get the latest updates on the weather where you live by downloading Fox Local and catching our extended severe weather coverage on our smart TV app FOX Local!
What's going on with the sun?
The sun is active and could send more solar flares and bursts of particles our way.
2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
Houston weather: Pleasant Wednesday morning, then very warm
Wednesday is going to be another hot one. Trouble arrives again by Thursday with a good chance for heavy rain, especially north of Houston.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Good Wednesday morning, everyone. It's going to be another hot one with highs near 90...great. Trouble arrives again by late tomorrow with a good chance for heavy rain, especially north of Houston. The storm threat will linger through early Friday, then the heat is on as we head into the low 90s for a while.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The rest of today and Wednesday will feature very warm and mostly dry weather with only a 5-10% chance of a shower. Our roller coaster ride continues with another storm system expected to bring more rounds of heavy rain and a few strong storms Thursday. Houston is under a low 1/5 risk for severe storms Thursday with a higher 2/5 severe threat NW around Brenham & College Station. There's a slight to moderate risk for additional street flooding Thursday through early Friday. Once again, the biggest flood risk will be north of I-10 with another 2-4" of rain expected. Houston could pick up another 1-2" of rain with lower totals expected closer to the coast. Models are finally indicating that we may break out of this super soggy weather pattern next week with hot and mainly dry weather expected much of next week. You can keep track of weather where you live and the upcoming flood threat by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and by checking out our smart TV app FOX Local!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The rest of today and Wednesday will feature very warm and mostly dry weather with only a 5-10% chance of a shower. Our roller coaster ride continues with another storm system expected to bring more rounds of heavy rain and a few strong storms on Thursday. We are under a low 1/5 risk for severe storms Thursday and a slight to moderate risk for additional street flooding Thursday. Once again, biggest flood risk will be north of I-10 with another 2-4" of rain expected. Houston could pick up another 1-2" of rain with lower totals expected closer to the coast. Models are finally indicating that we may break out of this super soggy weather pattern next week with hot and mainly dry weather expected much of next week. You can keep track of the weather where you live and the upcoming flood threat by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and by checking out our smart TV app FOX Local!
Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After a rough Monday that brought wind gusts up to 60 mph and 2-3? of rain, we?ll enjoy a very warm and dry Tuesday. Tomorrow also looks fairly quiet with a high near 90. Unfortunately, yet another round of rain is on the way for Thursday and Friday and 2-4? seems possible. This weekend looks very warm with highs near 90.
Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After a rough Monday that brought wind gusts up to 60 mph and 2-3” of rain, we’ll enjoy a very warm and dry Tuesday. Tomorrow also looks fairly quiet with a high near 90. Unfortunately, yet another round of rain is on the way for Thursday and Friday and 2-4” seems possible. This weekend looks very warm with highs near 90.
Houston weather: Cooler Tuesday morning, then mostly sunny and warm
The Houston weather forecast for Tuesday, May 14.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After a rough Monday that brought wind gusts up to 60 mph and 2-3? of rain, we?ll enjoy a very warm and dry Tuesday. Tomorrow also looks fairly quiet with a high near 90. Unfortunately, yet another round of rain is on the way for Thursday and Friday and 2-4? seems possible. This weekend looks very warm with highs near 90.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast - Severe weather rolling out
Look for quiet weather tonight and just a low chance for a few showers the next few days. However, models are hinting at more active weather with another round of heavy rain and a few strong storms possible Thursday and Friday. Watch out for more flooding possible during this time, especially north of Houston. Weekend weather looks warmer and features less rain. Keep track of weather where you live through our FOX 26 Wx App and on our Smart TV app, FOX Local.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Rain moving out
There's good news for your plans tonight! Severe threat has ended across Houston and surrounding areas with the Severe Thunderstorm Watch now over for all counties. Flood Watch north of Houston has also been canceled. Look for quiet weather tonight and just a low chance for a few showers the next few days. However, models are hinting at more active weather with another round of heavy rain and a few strong storms possible Thursday and Friday. Watch out for more flooding possible during this time, especially north of Houston. Weekend weather looks warmer and features less rain. Keep track of weather where you live through our FOX 26 Wx App and on our smart TV app, FOX Local.
Power outages in Houston: Check Centerpoint, Entergy outages; report an outage
Check Houston area power outages for Centerpoint and Entergy, see the outage map and how to report a power outage.



















