Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by crippling power outages after the blizzard
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
With a blizzard sweeping across the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes and potentially deadly, cold temperatures following, millions across the U.S. are at risk of power outages.
Frigid Friday morning with temps in teens, then sunny but very cold day
This morning's low temperatures were the coldest since the infamous freeze of 2021 and lows tonight could be in the teens again. A hard freeze warning is in effect through noon on Christmas Eve and temperatures could struggle to reach the low 30s today and upper 30s tomorrow. Christmas morning looks slightly less frigid, but still very cold, but by Christmas afternoon it should feel much better with sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s. By the middle of next week, believe it or not, our highs could reach into the mid 70s! In the meantime, please stay warm and stay safe.
This morning's low temperatures were the coldest since the infamous freeze of 2021 and lows tonight could be in the teens again. A hard freeze warning is in effect through noon on Christmas Eve and temperatures could struggle to reach the low 30s today and upper 30s tomorrow. Christmas morning looks slightly less frigid, but still very cold, but by Christmas afternoon it should feel much better with sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s. By the middle of next week, believe it or not, our highs could reach into the mid 70s! In the meantime, please stay warm and stay safe.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
In the Lower 48, Montana holds the record for the all-time coldest temperature at minus 70 degrees. See how your state ranks.
Friday morning weather forecast
Arctic Air has arrived in Houston! Temperatures are on their way to dangerous levels in the teens and 20s tonight with wind chill values near zero! Make sure the 4 P's are protected - People, Pets, Plants & Pipes. Also limit the amount of time you spend outside. A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect for SE Texas from 6 p.m. Thursday until Noon Saturday. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to Noon Friday. A Wind Advisory is in effect until midnight inland and until Noon Friday along the coast. Some parts of SE Texas may stay below freezing for 36-46 hours so make sure you are staying safe and protecting yourself from the cold! Look for high temperatures near freezing Friday and another hard freeze Friday night into early Saturday. We should finally climb above freezing to near 40 by Saturday afternoon for Christmas Eve. After starting off in the 20s on Christmas Day, temps should be near 50 by the afternoon. Christmas holiday weekend should be chilly but sunny and dry. Look for an impressive warmup next week as 70s are expected to return!
Arctic Air has arrived in Houston! Temperatures are on their way to dangerous levels in the teens and 20s tonight with wind chill values near zero! Make sure the 4 P's are protected - People, Pets, Plants & Pipes. Also limit the amount of time you spend outside. A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect for SE Texas from 6 p.m. Thursday until Noon Saturday. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to Noon Friday. A Wind Advisory is in effect until midnight inland and until Noon Friday along the coast. Some parts of SE Texas may stay below freezing for 36-46 hours so make sure you are staying safe and protecting yourself from the cold! Look for high temperatures near freezing Friday and another hard freeze Friday night into early Saturday. We should finally climb above freezing to near 40 by Saturday afternoon for Christmas Eve. After starting off in the 20s on Christmas Day, temps should be near 50 by the afternoon. Christmas holiday weekend should be chilly but sunny and dry. Look for an impressive warmup next week as 70s are expected to return!
Temperatures plummet across Houston area as arctic winter freeze arrives
Temperatures across the Houston area dropped quickly Thursday afternoon. After reaching roughly 60 degrees, temperatures fell into the twenties by Thursday evening.
Temperatures across the Houston area dropped quickly Thursday afternoon. After reaching roughly 60 degrees, temperatures fell into the twenties by Thursday evening.
Bundle up as temps drop into 20-30s Thursday evening
Arctic Air has arrived in Houston! Temperatures are on their way to dangerous levels in the teens and 20s tonight with wind chill values near zero! Make sure the 4 P's are protected - People, Pets, Plants & Pipes. Also limit the amount of time you spend outside. A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect for SE Texas from 6 p.m. Thursday until noon Saturday. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to Noon Friday. A Wind Advisory is in effect until midnight inland and until noon Friday along the coast. Some parts of SE Texas may stay below freezing for 36-46 hours so make sure you are staying safe and protecting yourself from the cold! Look for high temperatures near freezing Friday and another hard freeze Friday night into early Saturday. We should finally climb above freezing to near 40 by Saturday afternoon for Christmas Eve. After starting off in the 20s on Christmas Day, temps should be near 50 by the afternoon. Christmas holiday weekend should be chilly but sunny and dry. Look for an impressive warmup next week as 70s are expected to return!
Arctic Air has arrived in Houston! Temperatures are on their way to dangerous levels in the teens and 20s tonight with wind chill values near zero! Make sure the 4 P's are protected - People, Pets, Plants & Pipes. Also limit the amount of time you spend outside. A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect for SE Texas from 6 p.m. Thursday until noon Saturday. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to Noon Friday. A Wind Advisory is in effect until midnight inland and until noon Friday along the coast. Some parts of SE Texas may stay below freezing for 36-46 hours so make sure you are staying safe and protecting yourself from the cold! Look for high temperatures near freezing Friday and another hard freeze Friday night into early Saturday. We should finally climb above freezing to near 40 by Saturday afternoon for Christmas Eve. After starting off in the 20s on Christmas Day, temps should be near 50 by the afternoon. Christmas holiday weekend should be chilly but sunny and dry. Look for an impressive warmup next week as 70s are expected to return!
Meals on Wheels does wellness checks on elderly, provide emergency kits ahead of freeze
Meals on Wheels is working hard to make sure Houston's elderly population is taken care of during the freeze. On Thursday, volunteers delivered emergency food kits to dozens of seniors, so they're prepared to hunker down Friday.
Meals on Wheels is working hard to make sure Houston's elderly population is taken care of during the freeze. On Thursday, volunteers delivered emergency food kits to dozens of seniors, so they're prepared to hunker down Friday.
Last minute tips to protect your home from frigid temperatures
The clock is ticking to protect your home from frigid temperature of the arctic blast sweeping over southeast Texas. Dillon Pillow from Joe the Plumber in Cypress gives some tips and advice on what you can do to protect your pipes.
The clock is ticking to protect your home from frigid temperature of the arctic blast sweeping over southeast Texas. Dillon Pillow from Joe the Plumber in Cypress gives some tips and advice on what you can do to protect your pipes.
Elderly couple killed in Houston house fire sparks heating safety warning ahead of arctic blast
Officials are investigating if a heating device is what caused a house fire in southeast Houston that killed an elderly couple.
Officials are investigating if a heating device is what caused a house fire in southeast Houston that killed an elderly couple.
Heating device may have caused fire that killed elderly couple
An elderly couple was killed in a house fire in southeast Houston and officials are trying to determine if a heating appliance caused the fire. FOX 26's Gabby Hart spoke with the family grieving their lost loved ones.
An elderly couple was killed in a house fire in southeast Houston and officials are trying to determine if a heating appliance caused the fire. FOX 26's Gabby Hart spoke with the family grieving their lost loved ones.
Fort Bend County distributing blankets to low-income or homeless citizens
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has 100 blankets for low-income or homeless citizens.
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has 100 blankets for low-income or homeless citizens.
Houston freeze 2022: How to protect pets from cold, Texas law for dogs outside
With a freeze on the way to Houston, don't forget to protect your pets. The Houston Humane Society shares tips for keeping your pet warm and reminds pet owners about the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act.
With a freeze on the way to Houston, don't forget to protect your pets. The Houston Humane Society shares tips for keeping your pet warm and reminds pet owners about the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act.
Flight cancellations and delays: When you're entitled to a refund or other compensation
Flight canceled or delayed? Your rights to a refund, voucher, or other services are outline on the U.S. Department of Transportation website.
Flight canceled or delayed? Your rights to a refund, voucher, or other services are outline on the U.S. Department of Transportation website.
Houston freeze safety reminders: Heating your home, generators, staying warm
The Houston area is heading into a major freeze with very high winds and bone chilling wind chills. Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz is here with a message to keep everyone as safe as possible during a few difficult weather days.
The Houston area is heading into a major freeze with very high winds and bone chilling wind chills. Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz is here with a message to keep everyone as safe as possible during a few difficult weather days.
Houston freeze 2022: Arctic blast timeline for Southeast Texas
We're only hours away from what will be the biggest surge of chilly air since the "Big Freeze" back in February 2021, so here is a timeline of what is expected in the Houston area.
We're only hours away from what will be the biggest surge of chilly air since the "Big Freeze" back in February 2021, so here is a timeline of what is expected in the Houston area.
Plunging temperature and high winds Thursday afternoon
Prepare for a shocking arrival of wind chills, seriously high winds and two nights of damaging hard freezes. Beginning at noon today, a wind advisory goes into effect as north winds could gust above 40 mph. A hard freeze warning and wind chill warning begin at 6 p.m. meaning that wind chill values could drop into the dangerous single digits tonight along with the start of a major freeze that could keep many areas below freezing for more than 36 hours. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will both begin with freeing temps and chilly afternoons. The good news with this freeze as compared to the the freeze of February 2021, is that this one should be very dry, so there is a very low risk of icy roads. Next week, high temps could reach the low 70s.
Prepare for a shocking arrival of wind chills, seriously high winds and two nights of damaging hard freezes. Beginning at noon today, a wind advisory goes into effect as north winds could gust above 40 mph. A hard freeze warning and wind chill warning begin at 6 p.m. meaning that wind chill values could drop into the dangerous single digits tonight along with the start of a major freeze that could keep many areas below freezing for more than 36 hours. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will both begin with freeing temps and chilly afternoons. The good news with this freeze as compared to the the freeze of February 2021, is that this one should be very dry, so there is a very low risk of icy roads. Next week, high temps could reach the low 70s.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
Harris Co. law enforcement making sure homeless population are prepared for upcoming freeze
As we prepare for the freezing temps there are growing concerns about Houston's homeless population.
As we prepare for the freezing temps there are growing concerns about Houston's homeless population.
Thursday morning weather forecast
A Hard Freeze Warning is now in effect for SE Texas from 6 p.m. Thursday until noon Saturday. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to noon Friday. A Wind Advisory is in effect from noon Thursday to midnight Thursday night inland and until Noon Friday along the coast. Temperatures Thursday will start off in the 40s early and climb to the 60s by early afternoon. The strong arctic front will roll in by 1-2 pm and send temps crashing to the 40s by 3-4 pm and around freezing by 7 pm. Temperatures will bottom out in the teens to low 20s by early Friday morning. On top of that wind will pick up switching from the south to the north early Thursday PM with gusts of 30-40 mph inland and 40-50 mph along the coast. We will likely stay below freezing for 36-46 hours so make sure your home is winterized and you are prepared to wear extra layers! Also, make sure your pets are safe and warm and plants are protected. The cold won't stick around for long because our weather models are already hinting at 70s by the middle of next week!
A Hard Freeze Warning is now in effect for SE Texas from 6 p.m. Thursday until noon Saturday. A Wind Chill Warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to noon Friday. A Wind Advisory is in effect from noon Thursday to midnight Thursday night inland and until Noon Friday along the coast. Temperatures Thursday will start off in the 40s early and climb to the 60s by early afternoon. The strong arctic front will roll in by 1-2 pm and send temps crashing to the 40s by 3-4 pm and around freezing by 7 pm. Temperatures will bottom out in the teens to low 20s by early Friday morning. On top of that wind will pick up switching from the south to the north early Thursday PM with gusts of 30-40 mph inland and 40-50 mph along the coast. We will likely stay below freezing for 36-46 hours so make sure your home is winterized and you are prepared to wear extra layers! Also, make sure your pets are safe and warm and plants are protected. The cold won't stick around for long because our weather models are already hinting at 70s by the middle of next week!
Houston's airports gear up for final rush before Christmas as bitterly cold weather approaches
Saturday and Christmas Day aren't expected to be busy fly days. However, on Thursday and Friday, more than 300,000 people are expected to fly out of Hobby and Bush Airports.
Saturday and Christmas Day aren't expected to be busy fly days. However, on Thursday and Friday, more than 300,000 people are expected to fly out of Hobby and Bush Airports.