FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Pattern is changing as we get closer to the weekend! Cloudy skies and mild temperatures will prevail tonight with some patchy fog Friday morning. We'll climb to the middle 70s Friday afternoon with spotty light rain possible. Rounds of heavier rain and strong storms will be the setup for Saturday and Sunday. Look for a few rounds of heavy rain Saturday afternoon and evening with another round Sunday PM ahead of a cold front. Flood risk has increased with Houston in a low risk for street flooding Saturday. Areas NE of Houston are in a higher risk for street flooding this weekend including Shepherd & Livingston. So avoid any flooded areas that may develop. Sunday PM storms will pose a small risk for damaging winds and hail. So stay weather aware this weekend as you enjoy the super bowl watch parties and Mardi Gras events. Cooler and drier air returns early next week with pleasant and dry weather in the forecast for Valentine's Day.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Pattern is changing as we get closer to the weekend! Cloudy skies and mild temperatures will prevail tonight with some patchy fog Friday morning. We'll climb to the middle 70s Friday afternoon with spotty light rain possible. Rounds of heavier rain and strong storms will be the setup for Saturday and Sunday. Look for a few rounds of heavy rain Saturday afternoon and evening with another round Sunday PM ahead of a cold front. Flood risk has increased with Houston at a low risk for street flooding on Saturday. Areas NE of Houston are in a higher risk for street flooding this weekend including Shepherd & Livingston. So avoid any flooded areas that may develop. Sunday PM storms will pose a small risk for damaging winds and hail. So stay weather aware this weekend as you enjoy the Super Bowl watch parties and Mardi Gras events. Cooler and drier air returns early next week with pleasant and dry weather in the forecast for Valentine's Day.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It is a much warmer morning across Houston. Wake-up temperatures will be in the low-60s with forecast highs in the low-70s. Cloudy skies prevail with the chance for a few light passing showers this afternoon and again on Friday. Rounds of rain are likely this weekend, with about an inch of rain possible in total. We are looking at an 80% chance on Saturday and 70% chance on Sunday. Make sure you have your umbrellas handy for an outdoor plans this weekend. A front moves through on Monday ushering in cooler air to start next week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
South winds are increasing and that signals a change to our weather pattern for the rest of the week. It will be a good bit milder overnight with lows near 60. Look for a few light rain showers Thursday with spotty light rain possible on Friday. As a front approaches this weekend, rounds of heavier rain and some storms are expected off and on this weekend. There's a 80% chance Saturday and a 70% chance Sunday. Many of you will likely pick up around an inch of rain this weekend with isolated 1.5" - 2" totals. That means street flooding risk is not high but watch out for some ponding of water on roads. 20% chance for rain lingers Monday with dry weather expected for Tuesday and Valentine's Day on Wednesday. Temperatures stay above average through Sunday and get a bit cooler Monday and Tuesday.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
South winds are increasing and that signals a change to our weather pattern for the rest of the week. It will be a good bit milder overnight with lows near 60. Look for a few light rain showers on Thursday with spotty light rain possible on Friday. As a front approaches this weekend, rounds of heavier rain and some storms are expected off and on this weekend. There's an 80% chance Saturday and a 70% chance Sunday. Many of you will likely pick up around an inch of rain this weekend with isolated 1.5" - 2" totals. That means street flooding risk is not high but watch out for some ponding of water on roads. A 20% chance for rain lingers Monday with dry weather expected for Tuesday and Valentine's Day on Wednesday. Temperatures stay above average through Sunday and get a bit cooler Monday and Tuesday.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Look for another pleasant day in Houston but changes are on the way. The Gulf breeze this afternoon will set the stage for light rain or drizzle overnight. Look for scattered light rain tomorrow and Friday with higher rain chance for this weekend. There is a chance for 1-2 inches of rain for he weekend.
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Look for scattered light rain tomorrow and Friday with a much higher chance for rain this weekend.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Changes are on the way beginning with the return of a Gulf breeze today that will set the stage for drizzles to return tonight. Look for scattered light rain tomorrow and Friday with a much higher chance for rain this weekend. There is a chance for 1-2" of rain for the weekend with Saturday bringing the highest chance for rain, but rain could certainly linger through Sunday as well.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Expect another cool, quiet and dry night with temperatures dipping to the 40s. Wednesday will be our last totally dry day for awhile so get out and enjoy! A few showers return Thursday with spotty showers Friday. Unfortunately, widespread rain is back in the area Saturday and Sunday that could impact your Mardi Gras Galveston plans. At least temperatures are staying mild through the rest of the week. Slightly cooler weather should return Sunday and Monday. But even then, temperatures should still be close to average. Keep track of the potential weather impacts to Mardi Gras and other special content by downloading our Fox Local App for your smart TV!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Expect another cool, quiet, and dry night with temperatures dipping to the 40s. Wednesday will be our last totally dry day for a while so get out and enjoy! A few showers return Thursday with spotty showers Friday. Unfortunately, widespread rain is back in the area Saturday and Sunday which could impact your Mardi Gras Galveston plans. At least temperatures are staying mild through the rest of the week. Slightly cooler weather should return on Sunday and Monday. But even then, temperatures should still be close to average. Keep track of the potential weather impacts on Mardi Gras and other special content by downloading our Fox Local App for your smart TV!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Near-perfect conditions across Houston today. Look for another beauty of a day tomorrow as well. The changes start on Thursday with the return of winds off the Gulf of Mexico increasing humidity and temperatures for the end of the week. Spotty showers for Thursday and Friday with scattered showers and downpours over the weekend. This could mean a washout for Mardi Gras Galveston and other outdoor activities. Stay connected with the FOX26 Weather App!
Houston weather: Sunshine, dry air, light breezes Tuesday
Tuesday's weather will be nearly perfect with sunshine, dry air and very light breezes.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Today's weather will be nearly perfect with sunshine, dry air and very light breezes. Clouds will likely return beginning Wednesday and with scattered light showers for Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately, this weekend looks like a washout with rainy weather for Mardi Gras Galveston.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Wind will settle down tonight as high pressure builds in. Look for a cool and dry night with temperatures in the 40s for Houston and 30s possible just outside of Houston. Tuesday and Wednesday should be mostly sunny and mild with high temperatures near 70. Humidity increases later this week as southerly flow returns. Look for spotty showers Thursday & Friday with scattered showers and storms that could impact your weekend Mardi Gras plans. Temperatures should be feeling like spring at least through early next week. We remain in between storm systems but download our smart tv app Fox Local to find out about the "atmospheric river" bringing extremely dangerous flooding to parts of California.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Wind will settle down tonight as high pressure builds in. Look for a cool and dry night with temperatures in the 40s for Houston and 30s possible just outside of Houston. Tuesday and Wednesday should be mostly sunny and mild with high temperatures near 70. Humidity increases later this week as southerly flow returns. Look for spotty showers Thursday & Friday with scattered showers and storms that could impact your weekend Mardi Gras plans. Temperatures should be feeling like spring at least through early next week. We remain in between storm systems but download our smart tv app Fox Local to find out about the "atmospheric river" bringing extremely dangerous flooding to parts of California.
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Fox 26 Houston weather forecast.
After a windy Monday things are looking very pleasant for Houston. Humidity will slowly increase as we move through the week with some clouds and chances for showers Thursday and Friday. Like this past weekend, it looks like your outdoor activities will be dodging the rain for the start of the weekend.
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