Texans impacted by severe storms urged to self-report property damages

Gov. Greg Abbott urged Texans impacted by recent severe storms and winter weather to self-report property damage by using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) iSTAT damage survey.

Wednesday afternoon weather forecast with Meteorologist Lena Maria Arango
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In the wake of yesterday's storm system, high pressure will take over leading to several quiet, but chilly days. Come Saturday, an unsettled pattern does look to take over through the middle of next week. Look for several gray, and on/off rainy days until possibly Wednesday as multiple disturbances move their way across the area. A front looks to clear next Wednesday, which would break us out of that pattern.

Houston Tornado: What is a Tornado Emergency? Why was it issued on Tuesday?

Amid all the tumultuous heavy rain across the Greater Houston area Tuesday, a Tornado Emergency was issued. We examine what it means and why it was issued.

Pasadena Animal Shelter in need of help after severe tornado damage
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The day after a tornado tore the roof off the Pasadena Animal Shelter causing serious damage to the facility, the community has rallied to help relocate the cats and dogs that were being housed there. Local pet rescue groups like Houston PetSet have also stepped up to help. All but a handful of the animals have been relocated but there is still a great need for foster families and donations. Contact: rescue@pasadenatx.gov

Houston tornado: EF2 storm damage from Tuesday storms confirmed in Southeast Houston

At least EF2 storm damage was confirmed in Southeast Houston. The National Weather Service in Houston tweeted this out after survey teams visited the area impacted by the storm.

Houston weather: Breaking down the numbers to Tuesday storms

After a day of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, today will be breezy, cool and dry. Tonight and tomorrow night will be clear and cold with lows in the 30s and a chance that a few spots outside of Houston could briefly drop to near freezing. Showers and a few storms will probably return this weekend.

Wednesday morning Houston-area weather forecast
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A quiet end to the week after a stormy Tuesday in Southeast Texas. Houston will see some mornings in the 30s but clear skies will keep the afternoon pleasant. Rain returns to the forecast for the weekend with some storms possible on Sunday.

Deer Park ISD, Pasadena ISD cancel classes for Wednesday, January 25

The Deer Park Independent School District. as well as the Pasadena Independent School District. announced on Tuesday evening that they would be canceling class on Wednesday, January 25, following the severe weather that rolled through the area.

Quiet weather to close out work week after severe storms, tornado emergency
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A quiet end to the week after a stormy Tuesday in Southeast Texas. Houston will see some mornings in the 30s but clear skies will keep the afternoon pleasant. Rain returns to the forecast for the weekend with some storms possible on Sunday.

Tornado warning vs. Tornado watch; what's the difference?
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What is the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch? FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson helps break it down for us after a Tornado Emergency was issued in Houston.

Houston Weather: Thousands of residents impacted by power outages
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Al Payton, Vice President of Safety and Technical Training for CenterPoint Energy spoke live with FOX 26 after more than 100,000 customers at one point were affected by power outages in the Greater Houston area.

Pets in need of adoption, fostering after Pasadena Animal Shelter damaged by strong winds
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FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares how residents and area animal shelters are stepping up to help the Pasadena Animal Shelter after it was destroyed by the heavy storm that ripped through the area.