Tropical Weather Forecast - September 14, 2023

Tropical Storm Warnings are now out for parts of the NE US including Boston in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Lee. Hurricane watches are out for parts of eastern Maine as well with strong rip currents, dangerous surf, coastal flooding and high winds expected. Lee is now passing west of Bermuda with tropical storm warnings in place there. Lee has weakened to a category 1 hurricane but should reach New England by Saturday and impact parts of Canada as well this weekend. Hurricane Margot is also a category one but will meander in the central Atlantic through this weekend and not impact land. Invest 97-L in the central Atlantic has a 90% chance to become our next named storm which would be Nigel. This system could impact parts of the US East Coast by late next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather

Get ready for more rain and even the chance for heavy rain, isolated street flooding and isolated severe storms today. More than 2" of rain could be common after midday along with frequent lightning. If today's high temp stays below 89?, it would be the first time since June 6th! Beyond today, look for scattered storms Friday and a few showers and storms this weekend.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Houston is finally getting a decent shot for more widespread rain the next few days. Multiple rounds of rain are expected with some heavy rain possible. We are in a marginal risk for excessive rain that could lead to a little street flooding today and tomorrow. Widespread 1-2" rain totals are expected the next few days with isolated higher amounts. A few strong storms could produce some wind gusts wind near 40-50 mph. Widespread severe weather is not expected. Temperatures are more comfortable the next few days with heat building again next week. Rain chances go back to isolated by Sunday. Hurricane Lee will remains a threat to New England where hurricane and tropical storm watches are now in effect.

FOX 26 Wednesday evening weather forecast

Houston is finally getting a decent shot for more widespread rain the next few days. Multiple rounds of rain are expected with some heavy rain possible. We are in a marginal risk for excessive rain that could lead to a little street flooding today and tomorrow. Widespread 1-2" rain totals are expected the next few days with isolated higher amounts. A few strong storms could produce some wind gusts wind near 40-50 mph. Widespread severe weather is not expected. Temperatures are more comfortable the next few days with heat building again next week. Rain chances go back to isolated by Sunday. Hurricane Lee will remains a threat to New England where hurricane and tropical storm watches are now in effect.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 13, 2023

Hurricane Lee is down to a Category 2 but could still pose a risk to Bermuda where Tropical Storm warnings are in effect. Hurricane Lee is expected to get close to New England by Saturday where hurricane, tropical storm and storm surge watches are in effect. Lee will bring strong wind, the threat for Coastal flooding and dangerous surf to parts of the NE and Nova Scotia this weekend. Hurricane Margot will gradually weaken and not be a threat to land through the weekend in the north central Atlantic. Invest 97-L has a high chance to become a Tropical Depression or storm in the central Atlantic the next few days. The next name on the list would be Nigel.

Fox 26 Weather Forecast

A pattern change has arrived and rain looks likely for the next few days. Our long-lived "heat dome" has dissipated and a more active jet stream pattern will replace it through at least Saturday. A few heavy downpours are possible from late today through Thursday and Friday. High temps should be held to at or even below average which will be a nice break. Today is the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Ike making landfall in Galveston, but we are currently not under any tropical threats.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Houston is finally going to get a nice pattern change with less heat and more rain! Look for increasing clouds with scattered showers and storms Wednesday. Rain chances get even higher Thursday and Friday. 1-2" of rain will be a good bet for much of the area Wednesday through Friday with isolated higher totals. This will not erase the drought but will at least put a little dent in it. Rain chances get a bit lower this weekend but they still hang around. Temperatures will be more comfortable with more clouds and rain around. It will get a bit hotter next week but it will not be the extreme temperatures we have dealt with in recent weeks.

FOX 26 Tuesday evening weather forecast

Houston is finally going to get a nice pattern change with less heat and more rain! Look for increasing clouds with scattered showers and storms Wednesday. Rain chances get even higher Thursday and Friday. 1-2" of rain will be a good bet for much of the area Wednesday through Friday with isolated higher totals. This will not erase the drought but will at least put a little dent in it. Rain chances get a bit lower this weekend but they still hang around. Temperatures will be more comfortable with more clouds and rain around. It will get a bit hotter next week but it will not be the extreme temperatures we have dealt with in recent weeks.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 12, 2023

Lee is still a major hurricane moving closer to Bermuda where a tropical storm watch is in effect. Hurricane Lee should pass west of Bermuda late Thursday & early Friday. Lee could impact parts of New England and Nova Scotia as a weaker hurricane by this weekend with heavy rain, strong wind, and dangerous surf & rip currents. Hurricane Margot is still out in the central Atlantic moving north with no threat to land at this time. Another strong tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a high chance to become the next named storm over the next 7 days. The next name on the list is Nigel.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Some relief is finally in sight in the form of clouds and scattered storms that should begin tomorrow and stretch through at least Friday. This pattern change could put a small dent in the drought across the state of Texas and for us, should shave a few degrees off of our daily highs.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

It's still hot in Houston but at least we should stay below triple digits and are not expected to challenge record high temperatures. In fact temperatures will trend a bit cooler mid-late week in the low to middle 90s. An Air Quality Alert has been extended through Tuesday evening for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties. Ozone levels will remain elevated through Tuesday. Look for more clouds and better rain chances Wednesday through Friday with a decent chance for some heavy downpours. This won't erase the extreme drought conditions but every drop of rain helps. Two hurricanes are now out in the Atlantic. Margot is moving north and should stay away from land and Lee could get close to Bermuda late Thursday & threaten New England & Nova Scotia by Saturday.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

It's still hot in Houston but at least we should stay below triple digits and are not expected to challenge record high temperatures. In fact temperatures will trend a bit cooler mid-late week in the low to middle 90s. An Air Quality Alert has been extended through Tuesday evening for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties. Ozone levels will remain elevated through Tuesday. Look for more clouds and better rain chances Wednesday through Friday with a decent chance for some heavy downpours. This won't erase the extreme drought conditions but every drop of rain helps. Two hurricanes are now out in the Atlantic. Margot is moving north and should stay away from land and Lee could get close to Bermuda late Thursday & threaten New England & Nova Scotia by Saturday.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 11, 2023

We are right around the peak of hurricane season and the Atlantic Basin remains fairly active with Hurricane Lee passing north of the Caribbean Islands as a major Category 3. It is expected to pass just west of Bermuda early Friday and get uncomfortably close to the US east coast, likely New England by Saturday. No direct landfall is expected in any of these areas, but dangerous surf & rip currents will be threats. Margot is close to becoming a hurricane but should stay north in the central Atlantic over open water. Two additional tropical waves are being monitored in the far east Atlantic with one having a decent chance to become our next tropical cyclone.