FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Morning severe storms produced major damage in some areas of SE Texas including Cinco Ranch in Katy. That's where an EF -1 tornado briefly touched down around 2:45 am with estimated peak winds of 90 mph. Wind damage was also reported in other areas including Dickinson where winds up to 75 mph were reported. Cold front is bringing drier air in for the rest of the week. It will be breezy tonight and tomorrow behind the front but dry. Look for a few cool nights but the afternoons will be mild. Slight rain chances return on Monday and Tuesday. Make sure you have our FOX Local app and FOX 26 Weather app to keep up with all the weather ups and downs!
Severe weather strikes Greater Houston area
It was a terrifying start to Wednesday for so many people as powerful storms moved through the area in the early morning hours leaving noticeable damage behind. Here's a look at some of the damage from Katy to Dickinson.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Morning severe storms produced major damage in some areas of SE Texas including Cinco Ranch in Katy. That's where an EF -1 tornado briefly touched down around 2:45 am with estimated peak winds of 90 mph. Wind damage was also reported in other areas including Dickinson where winds up to 75 mph were reported. A cold front is bringing drier air in for the rest of the week. It will be breezy tonight and tomorrow behind the front but dry. Look for a few cool nights but the afternoons will be mild. Slight rain chances return on Monday and Tuesday. Make sure you have our FOX Local app and FOX 26 Weather app to keep up with all the weather's ups and downs!
Katy resident experiences tornado from his car
Many businesses are starting the long cleanup process after a Firestone building was destroyed by a twister. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a man who was in his car while the tornado hit.
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Harris County tornado damage: Firestone collapses, sports bar damaged on S Mason Road
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Weather in Houston: Areas heavily impacted by fallen trees, cleanup efforts underway
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Houston weather today: Severe thunderstorms cause power outages, damage
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School closures: Columbia Brazoria ISD cancels classes Wednesday due to outages
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist has a look at the forecast for Wednesday.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Houston remains in a 3/5 severe storm risk through early Wednesday with a few tornadoes, damaging winds near 70 mph, large hail and heavy rain all threats. Watch out for street flooding early Wednesday along with powerful winds that could cause some power outages. By late morning, cold front pushes through ending the severe threat
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It's a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day through early Wednesday morning. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible before midnight. However, the main line of storms that could be severe is expected from 3 to 7 a.m. Wednesday. Houston remains in a 3/5 severe storm risk through early Wednesday with a few tornadoes, damaging winds near 70 mph, large hail, and heavy rain all threats. Watch out for street flooding early Wednesday along with powerful winds that could cause some power outages. By late morning, cold front pushes through ending the severe threat. In fact, we should enjoy more sunshine and drier weather for the rest of the week with cool mornings and comfortable afternoons. Slim shot for rain returns Monday. Make sure to grab our FOX 26 WX App for alerts and check out our smart TV app FOX Local for extended weather coverage during this event.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It's a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day through early Wednesday morning. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible before midnight. However, the main line of storms that could be severe is expected from 3-7 am Wednesday. Houston remains in a 3/5 severe storm risk through early Wednesday with a few tornadoes, damaging winds near 70 mph, large hail, and heavy rain all threats. Watch out for street flooding early Wednesday along with powerful winds that could cause some power outages. By late morning, the cold front pushes through ending the severe threat. In fact, we should enjoy more sunshine and drier weather for the rest of the week with cool mornings and comfortable afternoons. Slim shot for rain returns Monday. Make sure to grab our FOX 26 WX App for alerts and check out our smart tv app FOX Local for extended weather coverage during this event.
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Houston weather: Risk of a few tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain Tuesday
Tuesday morning and afternoon could bring an isolated strong to a severe storm. But it appears the biggest risk for severe weather will be overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Check out the full forecast.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Today and early tomorrow are FOX 26 Storm Alert Days. The highest chance for severe storms will be late tonight into early Wednesday, but isolated strong storms could develop this morning as well. Otherwise, cloudy and breezy with a high near 80.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Tuesday is now a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day with the threat for a few rounds of strong to severe storms in place for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday morning and afternoon could bring an isolated strong to severe storm. But it appears the biggest risk for severe weather will be overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Houston is under an enhanced Category 3/5 risk for severe weather Tuesday and a 2/5 risk Wednesday. All hazards are possible including the risk for a few tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that could lead to flooding. Make sure to stay weather aware and have a way to get alerts. Front moves through Wednesday bringing quiet weather for the remainder of the week. Download FOX Local for the latest on the severe threat including extended coverage if storms turn severe.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Tuesday is now a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day with the threat for a few rounds of strong to severe storms in place for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday morning and afternoon could bring an isolated strong to severe storm. But it appears the biggest risk for severe weather will be overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Houston is under an enhanced Category 3/5 risk for severe weather Tuesday and a 2/5 risk Wednesday. All hazards are possible including the risk for a few tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that could lead to flooding. Make sure to stay weather aware and have a way to get alerts. Front moves through Wednesday bringing quiet weather for the remainder of the week. Download FOX Local for the latest on the severe threat including extended coverage if storms turn severe.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
There should be plenty of cloud cover across the area today along with scattered showers and even some strong thunderstorms north of Houston, but there also may be a few brief breaks in the clouds to allow for viewing of the eclipse coming up at 1:40 PM today. Otherwise, look for a breezy, humid day with highs in the low 80s. Tomorrow, especially tomorrow night and into very early Wednesday, there will be a chance for a round of severe thunderstorms with some large hail possible in the Houston area and for areas north of Houston. The late part of this week is looking nice and sunny.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
There should be plenty of cloud cover across the area today along with scattered showers and even some strong thunderstorms north of Houston, but there also may be a few brief breaks in the clouds to allow for viewing of the eclipse coming up at 1:40 PM today. Otherwise, look for a breezy, humid day with highs in the low 80s. Tomorrow, especially tomorrow night and into very early Wednesday, there will be a chance for a round of severe thunderstorms with some large hail possible in the Houston area and for areas north of Houston. The late part of this week is looking nice and sunny.