Are your trees in trouble due to drought?
It's hot, it's dry, and there's no relief in sight for the Houston area. It's starting to show in yards and landscapes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has some helpful advice for these dry times.
It's hot, it's dry, and there's no relief in sight for the Houston area. It's starting to show in yards and landscapes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has some helpful advice for these dry times.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 2, 2023
Disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic now only has a small chance to develop into a tropical cyclone as it moves north. So it will likely not become a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm. In the Eastern Pacific, Dora is a small but powerful hurricane moving west but is no threat to land.
Disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic now only has a small chance to develop into a tropical cyclone as it moves north. So it will likely not become a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm. In the Eastern Pacific, Dora is a small but powerful hurricane moving west but is no threat to land.
Scientists find climate change made July hotter for 4 out of 5 humans on Earth
Human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth, with more than 2 billion people feeling climate change-boosted warmth daily, according to a flash study.
Human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth, with more than 2 billion people feeling climate change-boosted warmth daily, according to a flash study.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
An Air Quality Alert is added to the Heat Alerts for today. Mostly sunny and very hot with highs in the lower 100s.
An Air Quality Alert is added to the Heat Alerts for today. Mostly sunny and very hot with highs in the lower 100s.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Excessive Heat Warning has been extended for areas north of Houston including The Woodlands, Conroe, Huntsville & Livingston until 9 pm Wednesday. Temperatures could be around 105 or higher. Heat Advisory has been extended until 9 pm Wednesday for Houston and areas south. Heat index values will likely hover around 108-112 through Wednesday evening. Stay hydrated, limit time outside during the afternoon and check on sick and elderly neighbors if you can. This stretch of hot and mostly dry weather will stick around for the rest of the week. Look for highs near triple digits through the end of the week and into next week as well. There is also an ozone action day air quality alert in place for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties Wednesday. If you have asthma or other respiratory issues, you may want to limit your amount of time outside.
Excessive Heat Warning has been extended for areas north of Houston including The Woodlands, Conroe, Huntsville & Livingston until 9 pm Wednesday. Temperatures could be around 105 or higher. Heat Advisory has been extended until 9 pm Wednesday for Houston and areas south. Heat index values will likely hover around 108-112 through Wednesday evening. Stay hydrated, limit time outside during the afternoon and check on sick and elderly neighbors if you can. This stretch of hot and mostly dry weather will stick around for the rest of the week. Look for highs near triple digits through the end of the week and into next week as well. There is also an ozone action day air quality alert in place for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties Wednesday. If you have asthma or other respiratory issues, you may want to limit your amount of time outside.
Texas drought: Governor signs drought disaster declaration for 4 Houston-area counties
The continued heat across the state has prompted Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign a drought disaster declaration for 37 Texas counties, which include four from the Houston-area.
The continued heat across the state has prompted Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign a drought disaster declaration for 37 Texas counties, which include four from the Houston-area.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Excessive Heat Warning has been extended for areas north of Houston including The Woodlands, Conroe, Huntsville & Livingston until 9 pm Wednesday. Temperatures could be around 105 or higher. Heat Advisory has been extended until 9 pm Wednesday for Houston and areas south. Heat index values will likely hover around 108-112 through Wednesday evening. Stay hydrated, limit time outside during the afternoon and check on sick and elderly neighbors if you can. This stretch of hot and mostly dry weather will stick around for the rest of the week. Look for highs near triple digits through the end of the week and into next week as well. There is also an ozone action day air quality alert in place for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties Wednesday. If you have asthma or other respiratory issues, you may want to limit your amount of time outside.
Excessive Heat Warning has been extended for areas north of Houston including The Woodlands, Conroe, Huntsville & Livingston until 9 pm Wednesday. Temperatures could be around 105 or higher. Heat Advisory has been extended until 9 pm Wednesday for Houston and areas south. Heat index values will likely hover around 108-112 through Wednesday evening. Stay hydrated, limit time outside during the afternoon and check on sick and elderly neighbors if you can. This stretch of hot and mostly dry weather will stick around for the rest of the week. Look for highs near triple digits through the end of the week and into next week as well. There is also an ozone action day air quality alert in place for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria counties Wednesday. If you have asthma or other respiratory issues, you may want to limit your amount of time outside.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 1, 2023
We are still tracking one tropical wave in the central Atlantic which now only has a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm Emily as it moves north. It is not a threat to the US coast. Things are still quiet in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean with no tropical cyclone formation expected over the next few days. In the eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Dora has formed and is moving west away from Mexico. It is expected to become a major hurricane by Thursday but is not a threat to land at this point.
We are still tracking one tropical wave in the central Atlantic which now only has a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm Emily as it moves north. It is not a threat to the US coast. Things are still quiet in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean with no tropical cyclone formation expected over the next few days. In the eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Dora has formed and is moving west away from Mexico. It is expected to become a major hurricane by Thursday but is not a threat to land at this point.
Montgomery County burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas
A burn ban is now in effect in all unincorporated areas of Montgomery County.
A burn ban is now in effect in all unincorporated areas of Montgomery County.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The Heat Alerts continue for Southeast Texas as the heat dome is parked over Texas this week. An isolated chance for a brief downpour around Houston today. Look for highs to remain in the 100s all week long with an intensifying drought. Remember all your heat safety practices this week.
The Heat Alerts continue for Southeast Texas as the heat dome is parked over Texas this week. An isolated chance for a brief downpour around Houston today. Look for highs to remain in the 100s all week long with an intensifying drought. Remember all your heat safety practices this week.
Houston weather: Libraries, multi-service centers, community centers available as cooling centers
Resources remain available for Houston residents who need to beat the heat as temperatures continue to soar into the triple digits.
Resources remain available for Houston residents who need to beat the heat as temperatures continue to soar into the triple digits.
Peak hurricane season begins in Texas with warm water temperatures in Gulf of Mexico
The peak time for hurricane season has arrived and Galveston County officials are making sure they're ready if a hurricane forms in the Gulf of Mexico.
The peak time for hurricane season has arrived and Galveston County officials are making sure they're ready if a hurricane forms in the Gulf of Mexico.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Dangerous stretch of heat continues for Houston and surrounding areas. Excessive Heat Warnings continue until 9pm Tuesday for Grimes, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Washington, Montgomery, & Liberty counties. Temperatures could get up to 105 degrees. The remainder of the area is under a Heat Advisory until 9pm Tuesday with heat index values of 108-112 likely. Remember to protect yourself from the sun and heat by using sunscreen, drinking water & taking it easy while spending time outside. We remain stuck in this pattern all week with triple digits likely. Rain chances return by the middle and end of the week but are very slim.
Dangerous stretch of heat continues for Houston and surrounding areas. Excessive Heat Warnings continue until 9pm Tuesday for Grimes, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Washington, Montgomery, & Liberty counties. Temperatures could get up to 105 degrees. The remainder of the area is under a Heat Advisory until 9pm Tuesday with heat index values of 108-112 likely. Remember to protect yourself from the sun and heat by using sunscreen, drinking water & taking it easy while spending time outside. We remain stuck in this pattern all week with triple digits likely. Rain chances return by the middle and end of the week but are very slim.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 31, 2023
A tropical wave in the central Atlantic is a bit less organized today but still has a good 60% chance for development over the next 2 days & a 70% chance over the next 7 days. But it is moving north & should stay away from the US. Another Tropical wave in the western Atlantic only has a 10% to develop into a tropical system as it races to the ENE.
A tropical wave in the central Atlantic is a bit less organized today but still has a good 60% chance for development over the next 2 days & a 70% chance over the next 7 days. But it is moving north & should stay away from the US. Another Tropical wave in the western Atlantic only has a 10% to develop into a tropical system as it races to the ENE.
FOX 26 Weather Forecast
Dangerous stretch of heat continues for Houston and surrounding areas. Excessive Heat Warnings continue until 9pm Tuesday for Grimes, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Washington, Montgomery, & Liberty counties. Temperatures could get up to 105 degrees. The remainder of the area is under a Heat Advidory until 9pm Tuesday with heat index values of 108-112 likely. Remember to protect yourself from the sun and heat by using sunscreen, drinking water & taking it easy while spending time outside. We remain stuck in this pattern all week with triple digits likely. Rain chances return by the middle and end of the week but are very slim.
Dangerous stretch of heat continues for Houston and surrounding areas. Excessive Heat Warnings continue until 9pm Tuesday for Grimes, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Washington, Montgomery, & Liberty counties. Temperatures could get up to 105 degrees. The remainder of the area is under a Heat Advidory until 9pm Tuesday with heat index values of 108-112 likely. Remember to protect yourself from the sun and heat by using sunscreen, drinking water & taking it easy while spending time outside. We remain stuck in this pattern all week with triple digits likely. Rain chances return by the middle and end of the week but are very slim.
EcoFlow Delta Pro Power Station
Planning for a loss of electricity is a key part of hurricane preparedness. FOX 26 Meteorologist shows us a large battery that can power most of your home.
Planning for a loss of electricity is a key part of hurricane preparedness. FOX 26 Meteorologist shows us a large battery that can power most of your home.
Mondays with Mike: Heat wave, tropical storms and car buying nonsense
After the second warmest July on record, what’s next? Where’s the next tropical storm? Finally, why is buying a car so crazy these days?
After the second warmest July on record, what’s next? Where’s the next tropical storm? Finally, why is buying a car so crazy these days?
Here's how hot and extreme summer 2023 has been, and it's only halfway over
At about its halfway point, the record-breaking hot and extreme summer of 2023 is both unprecedented and unsurprising.
At about its halfway point, the record-breaking hot and extreme summer of 2023 is both unprecedented and unsurprising.
Houston weather: Excessive heat and how it affects the economy
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
A heat dome will park over Texas this week, so look for highs in the upper 90s and low 100s all week along with an intensifying drought. Rain chances are 10% or less each day and so far, the only tropical activity will remain in the central Atlantic ocean with a depression or tropical storm likely this week very far from land.
A heat dome will park over Texas this week, so look for highs in the upper 90s and low 100s all week along with an intensifying drought. Rain chances are 10% or less each day and so far, the only tropical activity will remain in the central Atlantic ocean with a depression or tropical storm likely this week very far from land.