FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Please take care of yourself and be careful because today we have both a heat advisory and expect scattered thunderstorms. Heat is the continuing hazard with so many without power and, with thousands working outdoors to cleanup after Beryl, lightning is a concern. ?When thunder roars, go indoors?. In the extended outlook, we?ll have a good chance for scattered storms tomorrow and Saturday, but beyond that we are looking very hot and humid.
Please take care of yourself and be careful because today we have both a heat advisory and expect scattered thunderstorms. Heat is the continuing hazard with so many without power and, with thousands working outdoors to cleanup after Beryl, lightning is a concern. ?When thunder roars, go indoors?. In the extended outlook, we?ll have a good chance for scattered storms tomorrow and Saturday, but beyond that we are looking very hot and humid.
Elderly, disabled tenants in Harris County struggle to get by without power
Elderly and disabled residents at Timber Top Condominiums in Harris County face dangerous heat after the complex's generator malfunctioned.
Elderly and disabled residents at Timber Top Condominiums in Harris County face dangerous heat after the complex's generator malfunctioned.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
HEAT ADVISORY has been extended until 8 pm Thursday for Houston with heat index values near 105 and over a million Houstonians still without power. Drink lots of water and try to find places with A/C such as a cooling center. Also, do what you can to protect holes in your roof as rain chances are higher the next three days. Rain chances appear to be a bit lower for much of next week. Download our FOX 26 weather app for your phone and Fox Local for your smart TV to keep track of weather where you live!
HEAT ADVISORY has been extended until 8 pm Thursday for Houston with heat index values near 105 and over a million Houstonians still without power. Drink lots of water and try to find places with A/C such as a cooling center. Also, do what you can to protect holes in your roof as rain chances are higher the next three days. Rain chances appear to be a bit lower for much of next week. Download our FOX 26 weather app for your phone and Fox Local for your smart TV to keep track of weather where you live!
Lighthouse Church campus damaged from Beryl
The Lighthouse Church campus in Humble is a popular Houston area church and was significantly damaged by Hurricane Beryl. It is closed indefinitely for repairs, FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with the bishop who says they will continue to serve the community.
The Lighthouse Church campus in Humble is a popular Houston area church and was significantly damaged by Hurricane Beryl. It is closed indefinitely for repairs, FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with the bishop who says they will continue to serve the community.
Elderly, disabled residents vulnerable with outages
FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke with seniors who are in a vulnerable position while dealing with power outages from Beryl.
FOX 26's Abigail Dye spoke with seniors who are in a vulnerable position while dealing with power outages from Beryl.
Texas volunteer firefighter accused of felony arson, setting brush fires
A volunteer firefighter from Texas has been charged with 20 counts of arson after he was accused of seeing multiple brush fires beginning in 2023.
A volunteer firefighter from Texas has been charged with 20 counts of arson after he was accused of seeing multiple brush fires beginning in 2023.
Houston Mayor pledges life saving barriers on chronically flood prone streets
Houston Mayor John Whitmire voices urgent concern over flood fatalities, urging long-overdue flood protection measures following recent tragedies at vulnerable city intersections.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire voices urgent concern over flood fatalities, urging long-overdue flood protection measures following recent tragedies at vulnerable city intersections.
Beryl recovery: Houston-area school closures for Thursday, July 11
List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Wednesday due to Hurricane Beryl, which left millions without power, several high water locations, and a path of deadly destruction.
List of Houston, Texas, school closures for Wednesday due to Hurricane Beryl, which left millions without power, several high water locations, and a path of deadly destruction.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
HEAT ADVISORY has been extended until 8 pm Thursday for Houston with heat index values near 105 and over a million Houstonians still without power. Drink lots of water and try to find places with A/C such as a cooling center. Also, do what you can to protect holes in your roof as rain chances are higher the next three days. Rain chances appear to be a bit lower for much of next week. Download our FOX 26 weather app for your phone and Fox Local for your smart TV to keep track of the weather where you live!
HEAT ADVISORY has been extended until 8 pm Thursday for Houston with heat index values near 105 and over a million Houstonians still without power. Drink lots of water and try to find places with A/C such as a cooling center. Also, do what you can to protect holes in your roof as rain chances are higher the next three days. Rain chances appear to be a bit lower for much of next week. Download our FOX 26 weather app for your phone and Fox Local for your smart TV to keep track of the weather where you live!
Houston mayor calls for flood gates after Beryl
The drowning death of Houston Police Department employee Russell Richardson during Monday's downpour reignited the outcry for protective barriers at our city's chronically flooding underpasses. FOX 26's Greg Groogan reports more on the call to action for flood gates.
The drowning death of Houston Police Department employee Russell Richardson during Monday's downpour reignited the outcry for protective barriers at our city's chronically flooding underpasses. FOX 26's Greg Groogan reports more on the call to action for flood gates.
Galveston County recovering from Hurricane Beryl
It's been three days since Hurricane Beryl made landfall and Galveston County and those along the coast remain without power. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports how people are holding up with the heat and no air conditioning.
It's been three days since Hurricane Beryl made landfall and Galveston County and those along the coast remain without power. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports how people are holding up with the heat and no air conditioning.
Montgomery County power outages: Entergy CEO says fallen trees causes issues
Montgomery County residents are praying power will return for their homes after Hurricane Beryl and Entergy Texas CEO discusses how fallen trees play a part of the issue.
Montgomery County residents are praying power will return for their homes after Hurricane Beryl and Entergy Texas CEO discusses how fallen trees play a part of the issue.
Entergy CEO on power restoration in Montgomery County
Entergy Texas President and CEO Eli Viamontes talks more in-depth about power restoration for Montgomery County and their efforts in clearing fallen trees to continue their work.
Entergy Texas President and CEO Eli Viamontes talks more in-depth about power restoration for Montgomery County and their efforts in clearing fallen trees to continue their work.
Galveston County battles brutal heatwave in wake of Hurricane Beryl power outages
Galveston County endures scorching temperatures without power, prompting cooling center openings as residents seek refuge from the heat.
Galveston County endures scorching temperatures without power, prompting cooling center openings as residents seek refuge from the heat.
CenterPoint discusses restoration efforts after Beryl
Darin Carroll SVP of Operations at CenterPoint Energy sat down with FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine to talk about the company's efforts in restoring power for more than a million Houstonians after Hurricane Beryl and their response to the devastation.
Darin Carroll SVP of Operations at CenterPoint Energy sat down with FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine to talk about the company's efforts in restoring power for more than a million Houstonians after Hurricane Beryl and their response to the devastation.
Beryl long gone from Houston area, cleanup begins
Post Tropical Cyclone Beryl is now near Detroit, Michigan still bringing the threat for heavy rain, flooding and even a few tornadoes to parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast. It has 30 mph winds and should cross into Canada by tomorrow. National hurricane center is also monitoring an area of showers and storms off the SE US coast with a very LOW 10% chance of development over the next 2-7 days. No tropical activity is expected in the Gulf of Mexico for the rest of the week.
Post Tropical Cyclone Beryl is now near Detroit, Michigan still bringing the threat for heavy rain, flooding and even a few tornadoes to parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast. It has 30 mph winds and should cross into Canada by tomorrow. National hurricane center is also monitoring an area of showers and storms off the SE US coast with a very LOW 10% chance of development over the next 2-7 days. No tropical activity is expected in the Gulf of Mexico for the rest of the week.
Hurricane Beryl damage: Submit survey to TDEM for chance at assistance
If you or someone you know had their home damaged by Hurricane Beryl, the Office of Emergency Management has provided a survey to assess the damage and assist those in need.
If you or someone you know had their home damaged by Hurricane Beryl, the Office of Emergency Management has provided a survey to assess the damage and assist those in need.
Free EMT class offered as shortage continues
There's been a shortage of EMTs in Texas and nationwide since the pandemic. That's why one ambulance service is offering a free EMT training class to recruit more professionals.
There's been a shortage of EMTs in Texas and nationwide since the pandemic. That's why one ambulance service is offering a free EMT training class to recruit more professionals.
Houston power outage tracker: CenterPoint, Entergy maps; how to check status, restoration progress
See Houston power outages, maps, the latest updates from CenterPoint and Entergy, and how to check the status of power outages in your area on Wednesday.
See Houston power outages, maps, the latest updates from CenterPoint and Entergy, and how to check the status of power outages in your area on Wednesday.
Houston Heat Advisory Wednesday as Beryl power outages continue
A heat advisory is in effect for the entire Houston area on Wednesday as more than a million people remain without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
A heat advisory is in effect for the entire Houston area on Wednesday as more than a million people remain without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.