Storm Alert Day, generator safety, and the world's oldest living chicken | Forecasting with Friends
Aug 22 was a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz shares the latest forecasts locally and for the tropics, then goes into Furry Friends Friday. Then, Meteorologist John Dawson reviews a tent that'll help protect generators during severe weather.
Lightning safety: Can I shower during a storm? Can I use the phone?
Is it safe to shower or take a bath during a lightning storm? Can I talk on the phone during a thunderstorm? Can lightning travel through pipes or wiring in my home? Here are the things officials say you should avoid.
Houston weather: Why heavy rain is expected Friday
A FOX 26 Storm Alert is in effect today. FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains what makes today different from other days we we get thunderstorms and how the atmosphere is set up differently.
First taste of fall: Cold front to bring season’s coolest air to northern US
The setup will also translate into no hurricane concerns for the continental United States for the foreseeable future, as developing cyclones will turn away from North America into the open Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin spins away but rip currents, rough seas to last through weekend
Hurricane Erin’s core missed the U.S., but the cyclone led to flooded roadways and eroded dunes. Coastal flooding was reported in North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Houston weather: Heavy, scattered storms for Friday
Friday afternoon there is a Fox 26 Storm Alert in place due to expected scattered and heavy storms between 2-9p.m. Otherwise, the day is mostly cloudy and muggy with highs in the low to mid 90s.
Houston weather: Scattered storms possible for Friday
Our overall weather pattern is unchanged compared to the last few days, so expect more rounds of mostly afternoon and evening storms to move in from the north through Friday. A few could be on the heavy side, so 2" of rain is possible and if it falls quickly enough, could cause some brief street flooding. Otherwise, look for hot and humid weather.
Protections for camps in Texas floodplains pass House, Senate near unanimously
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
Houston weather: Flood advisory ends for Austin, Fort Bend, Harris, Waller, Wharton
The advisory was issued for Austin, Fort Bend, Harris, Waller, and Wharton County until 10 p.m. Thursday night.
Houston weather: Storms continue Friday
More storms and widespread rain will be possible through Friday while the weekend is looking to be hotter.
Hurricane Erin brings high tides to North Carolina
Hurricane Erin is well offshore of the US' East Coast, but it's making indirect impact. FOX News' Chelsea Torres gives a live look of coastal conditions in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Tropical Update: Hurricane Erin makes indirect impact in U.S. East Coast; other Atlantic waves
As of Aug. 21, Hurricane Erin has dropped to Category 2 with maximum winds close to 100 mph. It is well offshore of North Carolina and Virginia, but coastal flooding and a high rip currents risk will continue along the Carolina coast and Mid-Atlantic. We're watching three other tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Houston weather: Storms, widespread rain possible for Friday
More storms and widespread rain will be possible through Friday while the weekend is looking to be hotter.
How did Galveston's water turn blue? Expert explains | Forecasting With Friends
You may have seen videos on social media of the beach water is Galveston actually being clear. FOX 26 spoke to an expert about why this happens once a year.
Hurricane Erin's indirect impact, fall allergy season, and .... Galveston's actually blue? | Forecasting with Friends
FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz gets a look at the impact Hurricane Erin has for the US' East Coast beaches. We also learn why Galveston's beach water is suddenly blue, the fall allergy season, and more.
Hurricane Erin makes indirect impact in U.S. East Coast | Forecasting with Friends
Hurricane Erin didn't make landfall in the U.S., but it has been creating large swells, coastal flooding and potential rip currents for the East Coast. FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz gets an overview on conditions for coastal communities.
Houston weather: More afternoon storms Thursday, Hurricane Erin passing East Coast
Expect more rounds of storms for Thursday afternoon, and even Friday, as highs reach the mid-90s.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Houston weather: Scattered downpours expected Thursday
There is a low flood risk because of the chance of some scattered downpours on Thursday. Temperatures will be in the mid-90s for the afternoon. Hurricane Erin is not making direct landfall in the U.S., however there is a chance of large waves and some coastal flooding is possible from Florida up to North Carolina.
Houston weather: Spotty showers possible again on Thursday
The overall rain outlook the rest of this week features a daily round of afternoon showers and storms, but with periods of hot sunshine in between. Our extended models are very mixed with timing but coverage will increase Thursday and Friday. Rainfall totals will likely be a bit higher toward the end of the week with many areas picking up an additional 1-2". The higher shower and cloud coverage could drop temperatures slightly, but overall the heat continues.