Mondays with Mike: What to know about Houston rain this week
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A plume of tropical moisture is on the way, and the Houston - Galveston area could be in for several inches of rain this week. Here's what you need to know.

Hurricane Gear Test: Solight Design Megapuff
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You need to have a battery powered light in case you're left without power during a hurricane. It doesn't have to be a flashlight. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a rechargeable lantern.

Houston weather forecast: Rain, storms this week

The Houston weather forecast for today, July 22, and the rest of the week includes rain and storms.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Mostly cloudy and humid with on and off rain through the day and a few heavy spots. Highs near 90.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Get ready for a wet week in Houston. Rounds of heavy rain and storms begin on Monday and continue through most of the week. Widespread rain could add up to 3-5 inches in total across Southeast Texas. Be safe moving around as localized flooding is expected at times.

Tropical update: Limited tropical activity
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Look for limited tropical activity for the rest of the month in the Atlantic Basin. Saharan dust continues to be widespread and thick across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center is not expecting tropical development over the next 7 days.

Tropical update: Wet week ahead
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Get ready for a wet week in Houston. Rounds of heavy rain and storms begin on Monday and continue through most of the week. Widespread rain could add up to 3-5 inches in total across Southeast Texas. Be safe moving around as localized flooded is expected at times.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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A stalled front across Southeast Texas keeps heavy downpours possible over the rest of the weekend. There is not much left of this boundary but combined with daytime heat, Sunday afternoon will be a hit-or-miss situation with the thunderstorms. Rain becomes more widespread as we move into next week. The Houston area should expect 3-6 inches of rain Monday through Thursday. Be aware of the possibility of flooded roads as you move through your week.

Tropical update: No expected developments in Gulf
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Saharan dust continues to be widespread and thick across the Atlantic basin. This will limit tropical activity for the rest of the month. The National Hurricane Center is not expecting tropical development over the next seven days.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Rain remains in the forecast
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Rain will become even more widespread next week and that is when the flood threat starts to increase. Models are showing the potential for 3-6" of rain through the middle of next week. So watch out for any flooded areas. At least temperatures will be comfortable for July next week with high temperatures in the 80s.

Tropical update: When could systems develop
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No tropical systems are expected to develop over the next 7 days in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico. Saharan dust remains thick and widespread and will limit tropical activity for the rest of July. But dust is expected to decrease in August which will likely mean more tropical systems developing. There's a very low 10% chance for a tropical system to develop in the eastern Pacific south of southern Mexico over the next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Stalled cold front will remain close to the Houston area this weekend which will mean scattered showers and storms. Best chance will be in the afternoon & early evening. Rain becomes even more widespread next week and that is when the flood threat starts to increase. Models are showing the potential for 3-6" of rain through the middle of next week. So watch out for any flooded areas. At least temperatures will be comfortable for July next week with high temperatures in the 80s.

Forecasting with Friends: July 19, 2024
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FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz and Meteorologist Allison Gargaro talk about more rain on the way for Houston, tips for avoiding contractor scams and continued recovery after Hurricane Beryl.

Houston weather: Rain, storms Friday, this weekend and into next week

Houston weather forecast: A few areas of heavy rain will be possible on Friday and Saturday, with higher chances for heavy storms beginning Sunday and increasing through next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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A few morning showers or storms, then warm and humid with isolated afternoon storms. Highs in the low 90s.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: More rain coming
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A front will linger near the area this weekend keeping scattered showers and storms in the forecast. Unsettled weather pattern sticks around next week widespread rain likely. Models are showing an additional 3-5" of rain fire the Houston area through early next week. It will still be humid but temperatures will be a bit more comfortable with afternoon highs in the 80s Saturday through next week. Keep track of weather where you live and get a detailed tropics update by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and our smart TV app, FOX Local!

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Houston power outages continue to impact businesses, homeowners

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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Big round of rain dropped into the Houston area this morning dumping anywhere from a trace to 4" of rain. Look for a few showers that might pop up this evening with more waves of rain on the way. Front will linger near the area this weekend keeping scattered showers and storms in the forecast. Unsettled weather pattern sticks around next week widespread rain likely. Models are showing an additional 3-5" of rain fire the Houston area through early next week. It will still be humid but temperatures will be a bit more comfortable with afternoon highs in the 80s Saturday through next week. Keep track of weather where you live and get a detailed tropics update by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and our smart tv app FOX Local!

Tropical update: Little activity with Saharan dust
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Saharan dust is thick right now across the Atlantic basin and that means very limited tropical activity for the next week. In fact, no tropical systems are expected to form in the next 7 days. Two disorganized tropical waves in the Eastern Pacific only have a low chance for tropical development. The area of low pressure in the western E. Pacific only has a 10% chance. The other disturbance south of S. Mexico has a low 20% chance for tropical development as it moves W/NW.