Tropical Weather Forecast - August 24, 2023
We are about a week away from the month of September which is the typical peak of hurricane season. As expected, the tropics are heating up with several systems I'm monitoring. There's an area of low pressure over Central America that could track into the NW Caribbean and eventually the eastern Gulf of Mexico early next week. Tropical Storm Franklin is east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and will develop into a hurricane as it gets close to Bermuda early next week. Two additional tropical waves in the eastern & central Atlantic will need to be watched as they both have a medium chance for development.
We are about a week away from the month of September which is the typical peak of hurricane season. As expected, the tropics are heating up with several systems I'm monitoring. There's an area of low pressure over Central America that could track into the NW Caribbean and eventually the eastern Gulf of Mexico early next week. Tropical Storm Franklin is east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and will develop into a hurricane as it gets close to Bermuda early next week. Two additional tropical waves in the eastern & central Atlantic will need to be watched as they both have a medium chance for development.
FOX 26 Thursday evening weather forecast
Records have been shattered with some of the hottest temperatures of all time and of the summer today across Houston and surrounding areas! So far, we've made it up to 109 degrees in Houston today which ties our all-time record high temperature for Bush Airport! Galveston reached 99 so far which is the hottest temperature of the year and a record for today. Isolated showers and storms are possible through this evening which may provide some relief. Excessive heat warning is in effect for Houston until 10 PM followed by a Heat Advisory through 9 PM Friday. Look for more 100-degree heat through early next week before a slight pattern change. This change will mean temps a bit below 100 and a better chance for spotty rain and storms. Be careful in the heat!
Records have been shattered with some of the hottest temperatures of all time and of the summer today across Houston and surrounding areas! So far, we've made it up to 109 degrees in Houston today which ties our all-time record high temperature for Bush Airport! Galveston reached 99 so far which is the hottest temperature of the year and a record for today. Isolated showers and storms are possible through this evening which may provide some relief. Excessive heat warning is in effect for Houston until 10 PM followed by a Heat Advisory through 9 PM Friday. Look for more 100-degree heat through early next week before a slight pattern change. This change will mean temps a bit below 100 and a better chance for spotty rain and storms. Be careful in the heat!
Houston officials call for conservation
As the blistering heat continues on for yet another day, the extreme temperatures are impacting the way Texans live and operate. Officials now asking residents to conserve both energy and water. FOX 26's Natalie Hee explains more.
As the blistering heat continues on for yet another day, the extreme temperatures are impacting the way Texans live and operate. Officials now asking residents to conserve both energy and water. FOX 26's Natalie Hee explains more.
ERCOT issues Conservation Appeal for Thursday; what should you know?
ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.
ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.
Houston drought: Pasadena asks residents to voluntarily conserve water
The City of Pasadena is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to the ongoing, extreme high temperatures.
The City of Pasadena is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water due to the ongoing, extreme high temperatures.
El Tiempo 24 de Agosto de 2023
#FOX26 Meteor?loga Lena Maria Arango tiene su pron?stico para el fin de semana.
#FOX26 Meteor?loga Lena Maria Arango tiene su pron?stico para el fin de semana.
ERCOT Energy Conservation Appeal breakdown
ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.
ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions at this time, but forecasts are showing a high potential to enter emergency operations. Help from Texans to conserve electricity use will assist grid reliability.
What is the best color to wear in hot weather?
The National Weather Service office in Kansas City recently experimented to test the best color clothing to wear when it's hot. As the sun beat down, science worked its magic.
The National Weather Service office in Kansas City recently experimented to test the best color clothing to wear when it's hot. As the sun beat down, science worked its magic.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
A huge dome of high pressure will bring dangerous heat from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes today with an excessive heat warning in effect for the Houston area today and Friday. Record highs are possible, but there is a daily chance for a few late day storms, so check your Fox 26 Weather App this afternoon.
A huge dome of high pressure will bring dangerous heat from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes today with an excessive heat warning in effect for the Houston area today and Friday. Record highs are possible, but there is a daily chance for a few late day storms, so check your Fox 26 Weather App this afternoon.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It looks like we are back to the same pattern we've dealt with for much of the summer...extreme heat and little to no rain! Stay safe in the heat the best you can by drinking lots of water, avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day and finding a cooling center if you have issues with your AC. Expect record heat Thursday for Houston with high temperatures near 105 and heat index values 110+. Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area until 10 PM tonight. But that gets upgraded to an excessive heat warning 10 AM - 10 PM Thursday. 100 degree heat should stick around through early next week with temperatures a bit less hot and better rain chances by Tuesday and Wednesday.
It looks like we are back to the same pattern we've dealt with for much of the summer...extreme heat and little to no rain! Stay safe in the heat the best you can by drinking lots of water, avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day and finding a cooling center if you have issues with your AC. Expect record heat Thursday for Houston with high temperatures near 105 and heat index values 110+. Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area until 10 PM tonight. But that gets upgraded to an excessive heat warning 10 AM - 10 PM Thursday. 100 degree heat should stick around through early next week with temperatures a bit less hot and better rain chances by Tuesday and Wednesday.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
It looks like we are back to the same pattern we've dealt with for much of the summer...extreme heat and little to no rain! Stay safe in the heat the best you can by drinking lots of water, avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day and finding a cooling center if you have issues with your AC. Expect record heat Thursday for Houston with high temperatures near 105 and heat index values 110+. Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area until 10 PM tonight. But that gets upgraded to an excessive heat warning 10 AM - 10 PM Thursday. 100-degree heat should stick around through early next week with temperatures a bit less hot and better rain chances by Tuesday and Wednesday.
It looks like we are back to the same pattern we've dealt with for much of the summer...extreme heat and little to no rain! Stay safe in the heat the best you can by drinking lots of water, avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day and finding a cooling center if you have issues with your AC. Expect record heat Thursday for Houston with high temperatures near 105 and heat index values 110+. Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area until 10 PM tonight. But that gets upgraded to an excessive heat warning 10 AM - 10 PM Thursday. 100-degree heat should stick around through early next week with temperatures a bit less hot and better rain chances by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Conroe ISD delaying home football game start times because of extreme heat
Conroe ISD is delaying its varsity football games to start later than usual this season because of the extreme triple-digit heat.
Conroe ISD is delaying its varsity football games to start later than usual this season because of the extreme triple-digit heat.
Houston heat: Mandatory water restrictions looming as water outage hits criminal court, several businesses
The sheer lack of rainfall is beginning to cause numerous voluntary water restrictions in several Houston-area neighborhoods.
The sheer lack of rainfall is beginning to cause numerous voluntary water restrictions in several Houston-area neighborhoods.
Conroe ISD delaying start of football games
Conroe ISD officials are delaying the start of their Varsity football games by one or two hours due to excessive heat in Texas.
Conroe ISD officials are delaying the start of their Varsity football games by one or two hours due to excessive heat in Texas.
Mandatory water restriction for Houston a possibility
Mandatory water restrictions looming as water outage hits the criminal court and several businesses.
Mandatory water restrictions looming as water outage hits the criminal court and several businesses.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After a one-day break from our streak of 100 degree days, we're right back in heat wave mode today through this weekend. Now, there will be a chance for some occasional storms each afternoon, but overall, we're looking for heat advisories and highs around 102-105.
After a one-day break from our streak of 100 degree days, we're right back in heat wave mode today through this weekend. Now, there will be a chance for some occasional storms each afternoon, but overall, we're looking for heat advisories and highs around 102-105.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Isolated to spotty showers are still possible through early tonight as the outer bands of Tropical Depression Harold still brush across the Houston area. Impacts will be minimal though with most of the heavy rain from Harold across south Texas. Any severe storm threat with Harold should remain to our SW. Look for only isolated rain possible for the rest of the week as we get back to our super hot and mainly dry weather pattern. Many got a break from triple digits today thanks to the effects from Harold. But a stretch of triple digits is expected for the next several days. So continue to practice heat safety and take it easy out there!
Isolated to spotty showers are still possible through early tonight as the outer bands of Tropical Depression Harold still brush across the Houston area. Impacts will be minimal though with most of the heavy rain from Harold across south Texas. Any severe storm threat with Harold should remain to our SW. Look for only isolated rain possible for the rest of the week as we get back to our super hot and mainly dry weather pattern. Many got a break from triple digits today thanks to the effects from Harold. But a stretch of triple digits is expected for the next several days. So continue to practice heat safety and take it easy out there!
Hurricane Season: Get ready with these 5 essentials
Are you prepared for a storm? Here's a list of items that you can find at different price points.
Are you prepared for a storm? Here's a list of items that you can find at different price points.