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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Today is going to be another beauty with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Beginning tomorrow, we'll see increasing cloud cover as some tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean gets pulled in to our area. Rain is expected Tuesday into Wednesday with a few heavy showers early Wednesday. This weekend, a solar eclipse will be visible over Houston at midday and as of now, Saturday looks clear and breezy.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 8, 2023
The National Hurricane Center is still watching a tropical wave off the coast of Africa but the Eastern Pacific is becoming a bit of a mess. Tropical Storm Lidia is about to become a hurricane and another tropical depression has just formed.
FOX 26 Houston weather forecast
Sunday met all expectations providing near perfect conditions for an October weekend in Southeast Texas. The Houston forecast for Monday is slightly warmer but remains rain free. Rain returns Tuesday as a stream of tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean keeps things unsettled through the rest of the week. Looks like Tuesday night will see the most widespread and heavier of the downpours.
FOX 26 Sunday evening weather forecast
Sunday met all expectations providing near perfect conditions for an October weekend in Southeast Texas. The Houston forecast for Monday is slightly warmer but remains rain free. Rain returns Tuesday as a stream of tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean keeps things unsettled through the rest of the week. Looks like Tuesday night will see the most widespread and heavier of the downpours.
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Sunday Weather Forecast
This morning brought the coolest temperatures in more than five months and today's weather will be just about perfect. Monday is shaping up nicely as well, but showers could return as soon as Tuesday. A stream of tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean could keep things unsettled through Friday. So far, the sky look clear for a partial solar eclipse on Saturday.
FOX 26 Saturday evening weather forecast
Get ready for a couple of chilly mornings in Southeast Texas! Another fantastic day ends the weekend on Sunday and the wonderful weather extends into Monday as well. Houston should see another round of rain midweek with clear skies and pleasant temperatures returning again for next weekend.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 7, 2023
The remnants of Philippe with bring stormy weather to New England and Nova Scotia this weekend. Tropical Storm Lidia looks to hurricane sized landfall into Mexico coast.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It's going to be a beautiful weekend with dry air and pleasant temps. Today looks a bit breezy, but with high temperatures only in the upper 70s and lows tonight should drop into the 50s. Next week, moisture from a Pacific Ocean tropical storm could get pulled into Texas bringing showers beginning Tuesday.
FOX 26 Friday evening weather forecast
Taste of fall is finally upon us as we slide into another weekend! Temperatures tonight will dip into the low to middle 60s for Houston with partly cloudy skies. But even cooler weather is on the way for this weekend! Look for below normal temperatures with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s. Sunday morning will likely be the coolest weather for Houston since May 1st! Enjoy the break from the heat! Dry weather should stick around from this evening all the way through Tuesday with rain increasing with our next cold front next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Have a great weekend and let's go Astros!
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 6, 2023
Philippe has become Post-Tropical Cyclone Philippe as it moves north into cooler waters. It still is bringing some heavy rain and strong wind to Bermuda. Philippe could spread 1-3" of rain over parts of northern New England and Nova Scotia this weekend as it is forecast to make landfall Saturday night. Another tropical wave is coming off of the coast of Africa with a medium 50% chance to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 7 days. The next name on the list would be Sean. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now but hurricane season runs through the end of November. So stay alert!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Get ready for a real treat. We have some of the coolest air that we?ve felt across the Houston area in more than five months on the way. Today we?re looking for highs in the mid 80s but this weekend expected low temperatures in the 50s and low 60s with very low humidity and highs only in the upper 70s. Rain could return by late next week, but in the meantime, our weather is looking fantastic.
Philippe becomes post-tropical storm posing New England flash flooding risk this weekend
As Philippe churns toward New England, much of Maine is now in the storm's forecast cone as it moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean. New York has already implemented their Flash Flood Emergency Plan as the flood risk increases for vulnerable areas.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Get ready for a real treat. We have some of the coolest air that we?ve felt across the Houston area in more than five months on the way. Today we?re looking for highs in the mid 80s but this weekend expected low temperatures in the 50s and low 60s with very low humidity and highs only in the upper 70s. Rain could return by late next week, but in the meantime, our weather is looking fantastic.
FOX 26 Thursday Weather Forecast
The widespread heavy rain that caused problems for the morning commute has come to an end with only an isolated light rain shower through early tonight. Friday should be mainly dry with only a 10% chance for rain. Our first fall cold front has pushed through and will allow drier air to filter in throughout the day Friday. That means lower humidity and more sunshine! Temperatures will also be noticeably cooler with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s through this weekend. That means near perfect weather to cheer on the Astros this weekend! Rain chances and warmer temperatures return next week.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 5, 2023
Tropical Storm Philippe is moving closer to Bermuda this evening and will pass just to the west tonight and Friday. Tropical Storm Warnings are in place for Bermuda. Strong winds & 2-4" of rain are possible through Friday. Philippe will become post-tropical Saturday but could still bring impacts to parts of Maine. Another tropical wave is expected to move off of the west coast of Africa this weekend and has a low 30% chance of becoming a tropical system over the next week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Heavy morning storms will give way to a cloudy, drippy and cooler afternoon with temperature likely below 80 in most areas. Our weather looks much nicer tomorrow as the humidity begins to drop and this weekend looks amazing! Look for a nice taste of fall with lows in the 50s and 60s and highs close to 80.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Street flooding threat will remain high through Thursday with more rounds of heavy rain expected. Spotty downpours will continue through early evening, winding down tonight. But as our first fall cold front approaches Thursday morning, look for widespread rain breaking out around 7-8 AM and continuing through the afternoon. Best chance for rain Thursday appears to be between 7 AM and 3 PM. Severe storms are not expected but a few flood advisories or flash flood warnings cannot be ruled out. A few showers linger Friday with cooler and drier air arriving just in time for your outdoor weekend plans. Enjoy the taste of fall this weekend with much lower humidity and temperatures in the 50s Sunday and Monday morning!
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