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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Pattern will be shifting over the next few days as we get closer to Christmas. Plan on a few showers Thursday with more widespread rain Friday through Christmas Eve on Sunday. Heaviest rain will likely fall on Sunday with a few stronger storms also a possibility. The good news is that rain should be fading for Christmas with only a few lingering showers. Temperatures stay mild through Christmas Day with afternoon highs near 70. So hopefully you're not dreaming of as white Christmas here. But there is a chance in the Rockies around Denver. Happy holidays!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Pattern will be shifting over the next few days as we get closer to Christmas. Plan on a few showers Thursday with more widespread rain Friday through Christmas Eve on Sunday. Heaviest rain will likely fall on Sunday with a few stronger storms also a possibility. The good news is that rain should be fading for Christmas with only a few lingering showers. Temperatures stay mild through Christmas Day with afternoon highs near 70. So hopefully you're not dreaming of as white Christmas here. But there is a chance in the Rockies around Denver. Happy holidays!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Today looks pretty nice with only a slight chance for drizzle and highs near 70. Thursday should be similar with only a few showers. A rainy pattern arrives Friday and will last through Sunday night. 1-3" of rain will be possible, but fortunately the rain may clear by Christmas morning.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It will be a busy end to the week with multiple rounds of rain, some of which could be heavy. Overall, plan on temperatures above average Wednesday through Christmas with above normal precipitation. Isolated rain builds in from the SW tomorrow and Thursday with still a good amount of dry time. Friday and Sunday should be the wettest and stormiest days with scattered showers on Saturday. A few rain showers will linger on Monday for Christmas but overall there should be less rain. Rain could add up to 1-3" for parts of the area between Friday and Christmas. I can't rule out a few flooded streets so be careful out there, especially Friday and Sunday. There's no chance of a white Christmas here with high temperatures expected to be near 70 for the next several days.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It will be a busy end to the week with multiple rounds of rain, some of which could be heavy. Overall, plan on temperatures above average Wednesday through Christmas with above normal precipitation. Isolated rain builds in from the SW tomorrow and Thursday with still a good amount of dry time. Friday and Sunday should be the wettest and stormiest days with scattered showers on Saturday. A few rain showers will linger on Monday for Christmas but overall there should be less rain. Rain could add up to 1-3" for parts of the area between Friday and Christmas. I can't rule out a few flooded streets so be careful out there, especially Friday and Sunday. There's no chance of a white Christmas here with high temperatures expected to be near 70 for the next several days.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We'll have more great weather across our area today, but a little cooler than Monday. Isolated showers could return by Thursday and get ready for stormy weather Friday through Christmas Eve Sunday. As of now, it looks like rain could be coming to an end heading into Christmas Day, but stay tuned for details as we get closer.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We are officially just a week away from Christmas which is next Monday! Get ready for a few more super nice and quiet days of weather with cool temperatures in the morning and pleasant afternoons. Big pattern change builds in later in the week that will mean multiple rounds of rain and possibly soggy weather for Santa. Isolated showers return Thursday with widespread rain expected Friday. Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder will come in waves Saturday and Sunday with slightly lower rain chances for Christmas on Monday. If you have outdoor plans, you may want to try to take advantage of the quiet weather at the beginning of the week before the clouds and rain roll in! Some spots in and around Houston could pick up anywhere from 1-3" of rain Friday through Monday. Temperatures are expected to be around 70 Wednesday through Christmas day so a white Christmas should definitely NOT be on your wish list! So get the holiday rain gear ready and keep checking back for updates!
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We are officially just a week away from Christmas which is next Monday! Get ready for a few more super nice and quiet days of weather with cool temperatures in the morning and pleasant afternoons. Big pattern change builds in later in the week that will mean multiple rounds of rain and possibly soggy weather for Santa. Isolated showers return Thursday with widespread rain expected Friday. Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder will come in waves Saturday and Sunday with slightly lower rain chances for Christmas on Monday. If you have outdoor plans, you may want to try to take advantage of the quiet weather at the beginning of the week before the clouds and rain roll in! Some spots in and around Houston could pick up anywhere from 1-3" of rain Friday through Monday. Temperatures are expected to be around 70 Wednesday through Christmas day so a white Christmas should definitely NOT be on your wish list! So get the holiday rain gear ready and keep checking back for updates!
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We are close to a week away from Christmas and there are some weather changes to be aware of, especially later on in the week. The next few days should be filled with lots of sun with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. Look for a few more clouds Wednesday with isolated rain Thursday. Pattern changes Friday and Saturday as rain becomes heavier and more widespread. In fact, some areas could get 1-2" of rain Friday through Sunday. Rain chances get a bit lower for Christmas on Monday but a few showers will still be around. Temperatures are expected to be around 70 Wednesday through Christmas day so a white Christmas is definitely not in the cards! Have a great week!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We are close to a week away from Christmas and there are some weather changes to be aware of, especially later on in the week. The next few days should be filled with lots of sun with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. Look for a few more clouds Wednesday with isolated rain Thursday. Pattern changes Friday and Saturday as rain becomes heavier and more widespread. In fact, some areas could get 1-2" of rain Friday through Sunday. Rain chances get a bit lower for Christmas on Monday but a few showers will still be around. Temperatures are expected to be around 70 Wednesday through Christmas day so a white Christmas is definitely not in the cards! Have a great week!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Look for another chilly morning on Monday with lows in the mid 30s to low 40s. The dry and cool weather that starts the week will transition to warmer and rainy days for next weekend. For now, the forecast for Christmas in Houston also looks to be mild with possible showers
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Sunny skies across southeast Texas to end the weekend. Look for another chilly morning on Monday with lows in the mid 30s to low 40s. The dry and cool weather that starts the week will transition to warmer and rainy days for next weekend. For now, the forecast for Christmas in Houston also looks to be mild with possible showers.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
High pressure builds across Texas on Sunday bringing a great end to the weekend with cool mornings and pleasant afternoon continuing into the start of next week. Warmer temps and rain chances return for next weekend.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Expect a breezy Saturday as drier air moves into Houston. Skies clear for Saturday night and colder temperatures spread across the FOX 26 viewing area. High pressure builds across Texas on Sunday bringing a great end to the weekend with cool mornings and pleasant afternoon continuing into the start of next week. Warmer temps and rain chances return for next weekend.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Skies will gradually clear across Southeast Texas today as a cold front continues to crawl towards the coast. Expect a breezy Saturday as drier air moves into Houston. Skies clear for Saturday night and colder temperatures spread across the FOX 26 area. High pressure builds across Texas on Sunday brining a great end to the weekend with cool mornings and pleasant afternoon continuing into the start of next week. Warmer temps and rain chances return for next weekend.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Friday in Houston will be mostly quiet with some showers at times but it's a STORM ALERT DAY for storms moving into southeast Texas overnight. A line of heavy rain and storms arrive with a cold front around midnight. Rain quickly pushes east by lunch on Saturday with temperature slightly cooler. Look for a slow warming trend moving through the week with more rain expected next weekend.



















