FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Heat is building!
Air Quality Alert remains in place through Tuesday evening for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties for higher ozone levels. Dangerous heat will build in later this week with a stretch of triple digit days likely. Drink plenty of water and make use of cooling centers open if necessary. Look for an isolated shower or storm today and tomorrow. After that, even low rain chances go away for the rest of the week. Tropics remain active with Tropical Storm Debby dumping a lot of rain over the SE US. Another Tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean has a Low 30% chance to become our next named tropical system. This system could make it into the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next week. Keep track of all the weather changes with our FOX 26 Weather App and our Smart TV app, Fox Local!
Air Quality Alert remains in place through Tuesday evening for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties for higher ozone levels. Dangerous heat will build in later this week with a stretch of triple digit days likely. Drink plenty of water and make use of cooling centers open if necessary. Look for an isolated shower or storm today and tomorrow. After that, even low rain chances go away for the rest of the week. Tropics remain active with Tropical Storm Debby dumping a lot of rain over the SE US. Another Tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean has a Low 30% chance to become our next named tropical system. This system could make it into the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next week. Keep track of all the weather changes with our FOX 26 Weather App and our Smart TV app, Fox Local!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: The HEAT is moving in!
Air Quality Alert remains in place through Tuesday evening for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties for higher ozone levels. Dangerous heat will build in later this week with a stretch of triple digit days likely. Drink plenty of water and make use of cooling centers open if necessary. Look for an isolated shower or storm today and tomorrow. After that, even low rain chances go away for the rest of the week. Tropics remain active with Tropical Storm Debby dumping a lot of rain over the SE US. Another Tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean has a Low 30% chance to become our next named tropical system. This system could make it into the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next week. Keep track of all the weather changes with our FOX 26 Weather App and our smart TV app, Fox Local!
Air Quality Alert remains in place through Tuesday evening for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties for higher ozone levels. Dangerous heat will build in later this week with a stretch of triple digit days likely. Drink plenty of water and make use of cooling centers open if necessary. Look for an isolated shower or storm today and tomorrow. After that, even low rain chances go away for the rest of the week. Tropics remain active with Tropical Storm Debby dumping a lot of rain over the SE US. Another Tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean has a Low 30% chance to become our next named tropical system. This system could make it into the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next week. Keep track of all the weather changes with our FOX 26 Weather App and our smart TV app, Fox Local!
Debbie makes landfall, watching new tropical wave in Caribbean
Debby made landfall as a Category One 80 mph hurricane around 7AM near Steinhatchee, FL. Some parts of Florida have already picked up over 16" of rain and a few tornadoes have been spotted. Debby's biggest impact will likely come over the next few days as the tropical system is expected to dump 1-2 feet of rain over coastal parts of Georgia & the Carolinas. A few areas could pick up over two feet of rain! Flooding will be significant as Debby slows down and sits over the SE through much of the week. Another Tropical wave is being monitored in the eastern Caribbean with a LOW 30% chance for development over the next week. This system could reach the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next several days. Keep checking back for updates!!!
Debby made landfall as a Category One 80 mph hurricane around 7AM near Steinhatchee, FL. Some parts of Florida have already picked up over 16" of rain and a few tornadoes have been spotted. Debby's biggest impact will likely come over the next few days as the tropical system is expected to dump 1-2 feet of rain over coastal parts of Georgia & the Carolinas. A few areas could pick up over two feet of rain! Flooding will be significant as Debby slows down and sits over the SE through much of the week. Another Tropical wave is being monitored in the eastern Caribbean with a LOW 30% chance for development over the next week. This system could reach the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next several days. Keep checking back for updates!!!
Hurricane Debby makes history | Mondays with Mike
Debby is the second hurricane in less than a month to hit the United States and poses a huge risk of flooding this week. In Texas, the heat is on! Chief meteorologist Mike Iscovitz has all the details.
Debby is the second hurricane in less than a month to hit the United States and poses a huge risk of flooding this week. In Texas, the heat is on! Chief meteorologist Mike Iscovitz has all the details.
Forecasting With Friends | Hurricane Debby hits Big Bend
Hurricane Debby hit Florida?s Big Bend, while Texas braces for a sizzling week ahead
Hurricane Debby hit Florida?s Big Bend, while Texas braces for a sizzling week ahead
13-year-old crushed to death by tree during Hurricane Debby, deputies say
A 13-year-old was crushed to death after a tree downed by Hurricane Debby fell onto a mobile home in Levy County, according to deputies.
A 13-year-old was crushed to death after a tree downed by Hurricane Debby fell onto a mobile home in Levy County, according to deputies.
Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Can you believe this? So far this hurricane season, we've had dour named storms and all four have made landfall on the Gulf Coast. Two tropical storms into Mexico, on cat 1 into Texas and now a cat 1 into Florida. Hurricane Debby is going to soak Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas with up to 20" of rain. Locally, the story of the week is heat! We will likely have our hottest days of the year so far with several opportunities to hit 100 degrees. Wednesday through Friday will bring highs of 100 to 105 all across Texas. There may be an isolated storm or two today and Tuesday, but it won't have much of an effect on temperatures.
Can you believe this? So far this hurricane season, we've had dour named storms and all four have made landfall on the Gulf Coast. Two tropical storms into Mexico, on cat 1 into Texas and now a cat 1 into Florida. Hurricane Debby is going to soak Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas with up to 20" of rain. Locally, the story of the week is heat! We will likely have our hottest days of the year so far with several opportunities to hit 100 degrees. Wednesday through Friday will bring highs of 100 to 105 all across Texas. There may be an isolated storm or two today and Tuesday, but it won't have much of an effect on temperatures.
Tropical Storm Forecast: Hurricane Debby looms
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to become a hurricane in the eastern Gulf of Mexico tonight. It is still expected to hit the Big Bend of Florida Monday morning, making landfall with winds around 85 mph. Storm surges, damaging winds, tornadoes, and major flooding are all possible for Florida with Perry & Tallahassee being some hard-hit areas. Then Debby is expected to slow down and sit over coastal Georgia & the Carolinas for much of the week. As much as 15-20" of rain could fall anywhere from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC! Flash flood risk in these locations will be very high the next few days. No impacts to Houston are expected from Debby. National Hurricane Center is also monitoring a new tropical wave in the west-central Atlantic with only a low 10-20% chance for development over the next two to seven days.
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to become a hurricane in the eastern Gulf of Mexico tonight. It is still expected to hit the Big Bend of Florida Monday morning, making landfall with winds around 85 mph. Storm surges, damaging winds, tornadoes, and major flooding are all possible for Florida with Perry & Tallahassee being some hard-hit areas. Then Debby is expected to slow down and sit over coastal Georgia & the Carolinas for much of the week. As much as 15-20" of rain could fall anywhere from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC! Flash flood risk in these locations will be very high the next few days. No impacts to Houston are expected from Debby. National Hurricane Center is also monitoring a new tropical wave in the west-central Atlantic with only a low 10-20% chance for development over the next two to seven days.
Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Storms south of I-10 will begin to diminish by mid-morning. Temperature heat up once again this afternoon to the mid-90s with feels like temperatures peaking at 105 degrees. A few more storms are possible after 2pm, but coverage remains low. The heat continues this week with highs right back to the upper-90s and low end rain chances. Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico before landfall Monday morning in the big bend region of Florida. Folks in coastal Georgia and the Carolinas need to be on guard as Debby will slow down and move toward the Atlantic coast bringing a lot of rain early next week.
Storms south of I-10 will begin to diminish by mid-morning. Temperature heat up once again this afternoon to the mid-90s with feels like temperatures peaking at 105 degrees. A few more storms are possible after 2pm, but coverage remains low. The heat continues this week with highs right back to the upper-90s and low end rain chances. Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico before landfall Monday morning in the big bend region of Florida. Folks in coastal Georgia and the Carolinas need to be on guard as Debby will slow down and move toward the Atlantic coast bringing a lot of rain early next week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Heat Advisory continues until 7pm this evening with heat index values up to around 112 likely. A weak cold front diving in may kick off a few showers and storms this evening and Sunday. Severe weather is not expected but rain could provide some temporary heat relief. Otherwise, plan on more heat over the next week with temperatures near 100 and not much rain. Tropical Storm Debby is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday before making landfall around the Big Bend of Florida. Download our FOX 26 Weather App for your phone and our smart tv app Fox Local for your big screen to keep track of the tropics and weather where you live!
Heat Advisory continues until 7pm this evening with heat index values up to around 112 likely. A weak cold front diving in may kick off a few showers and storms this evening and Sunday. Severe weather is not expected but rain could provide some temporary heat relief. Otherwise, plan on more heat over the next week with temperatures near 100 and not much rain. Tropical Storm Debby is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday before making landfall around the Big Bend of Florida. Download our FOX 26 Weather App for your phone and our smart tv app Fox Local for your big screen to keep track of the tropics and weather where you live!
Tropical update: Tropical Storm Debby forms in Gulf
Tropical Storm Debby has formed in the SE Gulf of Mexico which is our fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. It is now forecast to become a Category One hurricane late Sunday into Monday as it makes landfall around the Big Bend of Florida on Monday. Of course, that means Debby will not be heading towards Houston this time around. But look for several inches of rain & the threat of high winds and major flooding for parts of Florida. Flood threat will be increasing for the Georgia & Carolina coasts Tuesday through Thursday.
Tropical Storm Debby has formed in the SE Gulf of Mexico which is our fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. It is now forecast to become a Category One hurricane late Sunday into Monday as it makes landfall around the Big Bend of Florida on Monday. Of course, that means Debby will not be heading towards Houston this time around. But look for several inches of rain & the threat of high winds and major flooding for parts of Florida. Flood threat will be increasing for the Georgia & Carolina coasts Tuesday through Thursday.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast - The heat is on this weekend!
Heat Advisory remains in place for Houston through 7pm Saturday. Heat index values near 110 are possible which could lead to heat illness if you're not careful. Air Qulity Alert for higher ozone levels will be in place until Saturday also. Look for a few more pop up showers and storms, especially Sunday & Monday. But it will not be a washout by any means. Summer sizzle sticks around for the next several days. Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is now over Cuba. It should develop into Tropical Storm Debby by this weekend as it moves into the eastern Gulf. Models are showing a landfall late this weekend, likely around the Big Bend of Florida. This system will bring several inches of rain, flood threat and strong winds to Florida. Houston is not in the path this time so impacts are unlikely.
Heat Advisory remains in place for Houston through 7pm Saturday. Heat index values near 110 are possible which could lead to heat illness if you're not careful. Air Qulity Alert for higher ozone levels will be in place until Saturday also. Look for a few more pop up showers and storms, especially Sunday & Monday. But it will not be a washout by any means. Summer sizzle sticks around for the next several days. Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is now over Cuba. It should develop into Tropical Storm Debby by this weekend as it moves into the eastern Gulf. Models are showing a landfall late this weekend, likely around the Big Bend of Florida. This system will bring several inches of rain, flood threat and strong winds to Florida. Houston is not in the path this time so impacts are unlikely.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Heat advisory through Saturday
Heat Advisory remains in place for Houston through 7pm Saturday. Heat index values near 110 are possible which could lead to heat illness if you're not careful. Air Quality Alert for higher ozone levels will be in place until Saturday also. Look for a few more pop up showers and storms, especially Sunday & Monday. But it will not be a washout by any means. Summer sizzle sticks around for the next several days. Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is now over Cuba. It should develop into Tropical Storm Debby by this weekend as it moves into the eastern Gulf. Models are showing a landfall late this weekend, likely around the Big Bend of Florida. This system will bring several inches of rain, flood threat and strong winds to Florida. Houston is not in the path this time so impacts are unlikely.
Heat Advisory remains in place for Houston through 7pm Saturday. Heat index values near 110 are possible which could lead to heat illness if you're not careful. Air Quality Alert for higher ozone levels will be in place until Saturday also. Look for a few more pop up showers and storms, especially Sunday & Monday. But it will not be a washout by any means. Summer sizzle sticks around for the next several days. Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is now over Cuba. It should develop into Tropical Storm Debby by this weekend as it moves into the eastern Gulf. Models are showing a landfall late this weekend, likely around the Big Bend of Florida. This system will bring several inches of rain, flood threat and strong winds to Florida. Houston is not in the path this time so impacts are unlikely.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Watching Potential Tropical Cyclone Four
We are monitoring one system in the Atlantic basin, Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. It's currently rolling over Cuba and has 30 mph winds. It's not expected to be a problem for Houston as it should track into the eastern Gulf of Mexico Saturday approaching south Florida as a tropical depression. It should become Tropical storm Debby by Saturday PM. Sunday it is expected to be near Tampa Bay, still as Tropical Storm Debby. Debby is forecast to make landfall Sunday evening near the Big Bend of Florida. This system will bring several inches of rain and strong winds to Florida but should stay away from Houston this time around
We are monitoring one system in the Atlantic basin, Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. It's currently rolling over Cuba and has 30 mph winds. It's not expected to be a problem for Houston as it should track into the eastern Gulf of Mexico Saturday approaching south Florida as a tropical depression. It should become Tropical storm Debby by Saturday PM. Sunday it is expected to be near Tampa Bay, still as Tropical Storm Debby. Debby is forecast to make landfall Sunday evening near the Big Bend of Florida. This system will bring several inches of rain and strong winds to Florida but should stay away from Houston this time around
Potential Tropical Cyclone #4 in the Atlantic
We're seeing some motion in the Atlantic Ocean as the tropical wave approaching Florida has become "potential tropical cyclone #4", making it likely to become Tropical Storm Debby very soon!
We're seeing some motion in the Atlantic Ocean as the tropical wave approaching Florida has become "potential tropical cyclone #4", making it likely to become Tropical Storm Debby very soon!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Locally, the weather story continues to be heat, humidity and some haze. A heat advisory is in effect area-wide today and Saturday as high temps head into th upper 90s with a heat index close to 108. There could be scattered storms beginning late in the day on Saturday and into Sunday. The other big weather story will be the possible formation of Debby in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. At a minimum this looks like a rain-maker for Florida and could bring high winds from Florida to the Carolinas.
Locally, the weather story continues to be heat, humidity and some haze. A heat advisory is in effect area-wide today and Saturday as high temps head into th upper 90s with a heat index close to 108. There could be scattered storms beginning late in the day on Saturday and into Sunday. The other big weather story will be the possible formation of Debby in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. At a minimum this looks like a rain-maker for Florida and could bring high winds from Florida to the Carolinas.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Heat continues on Friday
Hot, hazy and humid weather still persists across Houston with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 the next few days. The Saharan dust plume is not quite as thick today but will still bring some haze through Friday. Air quality is in the "moderate " category today which could impact those that are extremely sensitive to the dust in the air. But most should not be impacted. Heat index values will likely be near 105-108 through the weekend. So Heat advisories can't be ruled out for parts of SE Texas. High pressure will break down enough to allow for a few showers & storms by this weekend. Next chance for rain will be Subday & Monday. Invest 97-L in the SW Atlantic now has a HIGH 70% chance for development over the next week and is expected to threaten Florida possibly as a hurricane by Sunday and Monday. Get the latest details on the tropics and weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather app and smart TV app, Fox Local!
Hot, hazy and humid weather still persists across Houston with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 the next few days. The Saharan dust plume is not quite as thick today but will still bring some haze through Friday. Air quality is in the "moderate " category today which could impact those that are extremely sensitive to the dust in the air. But most should not be impacted. Heat index values will likely be near 105-108 through the weekend. So Heat advisories can't be ruled out for parts of SE Texas. High pressure will break down enough to allow for a few showers & storms by this weekend. Next chance for rain will be Subday & Monday. Invest 97-L in the SW Atlantic now has a HIGH 70% chance for development over the next week and is expected to threaten Florida possibly as a hurricane by Sunday and Monday. Get the latest details on the tropics and weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather app and smart TV app, Fox Local!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Hot, hazy and humid weather still persists across Houston with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 the next few days. The Saharan dust plume is not quite as thick today but will still bring some haze through Friday. Air quality is in the "moderate " category today which could impact those that are extremely sensitive to the dust in the air. But most should not be impacted. Heat index values will likely be near 105-108 through the weekend. So Heat advisories can't be ruled out for parts of SE Texas. High pressure will break down enough to allow for a few showers & storms by this weekend. Next chance for rain will be Subday & Monday. Invest 97-L in the SW Atlantic now has a HIGH 70% chance for development over the next week and is expected to threaten Florida possibly as a hurricane by Sunday and Monday. Get the latest details on the tropics and weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather app and smart tv app Fox Local!
Hot, hazy and humid weather still persists across Houston with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 the next few days. The Saharan dust plume is not quite as thick today but will still bring some haze through Friday. Air quality is in the "moderate " category today which could impact those that are extremely sensitive to the dust in the air. But most should not be impacted. Heat index values will likely be near 105-108 through the weekend. So Heat advisories can't be ruled out for parts of SE Texas. High pressure will break down enough to allow for a few showers & storms by this weekend. Next chance for rain will be Subday & Monday. Invest 97-L in the SW Atlantic now has a HIGH 70% chance for development over the next week and is expected to threaten Florida possibly as a hurricane by Sunday and Monday. Get the latest details on the tropics and weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather app and smart tv app Fox Local!
Tropical update: Invest 97L develops in Atlantic
Things are getting more interesting in the tropics! In the Atlantic basin, Invest 97-L is a well-defined tropical wave near Hispaniola that the National hurricane center is giving a high 70% chance for development over the next week. It is now forecast to move over Cuba and then will likely push into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend. Both the GFS & exclusive Fox model are bringing this system into the Big Bend of Florida by Sunday and Monday. So we could have another hurricane in the Gulf by this weekend. Right now Houston is not in the danger zone. But keep checking back as we get more forecast updates. As always, make sure you are always prepared for a hurricane by having your emergency gear kit and knowing your evacuation routes!
Things are getting more interesting in the tropics! In the Atlantic basin, Invest 97-L is a well-defined tropical wave near Hispaniola that the National hurricane center is giving a high 70% chance for development over the next week. It is now forecast to move over Cuba and then will likely push into the eastern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend. Both the GFS & exclusive Fox model are bringing this system into the Big Bend of Florida by Sunday and Monday. So we could have another hurricane in the Gulf by this weekend. Right now Houston is not in the danger zone. But keep checking back as we get more forecast updates. As always, make sure you are always prepared for a hurricane by having your emergency gear kit and knowing your evacuation routes!
Hurricane Beryl debris piled up in Houston neighborhood after weeks causing frustrations
A northwest Houston neighborhood has become frustrated with the debris still piled high outside their homes while waiting for an explanation from the city.
A northwest Houston neighborhood has become frustrated with the debris still piled high outside their homes while waiting for an explanation from the city.