Hurricane Erin update, lemonade for a cause, and a Hurricane Gear Test | Forecasting with Friends
We have more friends for this episode! FOX 26's Allison Gargaro is joined by Anchor Melissa Wilson and Houston-based Salata to talk about a lemonade fundraiser for cancer research. We also get the Aug. 20 morning update on Hurricane Erin, and Meteorologist John Dawson tests out a waterproof flashlight for severe weather.
Houston weather: Shower chances continue for Thursday, Friday
The overall rain outlook for 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.
Bush Airport: Ground Stop ends, delays continued due to storms
Flights to George Bush Airport are being delayed by about 40 minutes.
Tropical Update: Hurricane Erin to make indirect impact to east U.S.
Hurricane Erin has made its turn to the north in the Atlantic as it passes east of Florida. The latest models have Erin making a curve to the northeast, moving away from the eastern coast of the U.S. Indirect impacts of large swells, coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents are likely up and down the eastern seaboard, especially in coastal North Carolina. We are also watching two tropical waves in the Eastern Atlantic which now have a 60% and 40% chance for development over the next seven days.
Hurricane Erin tracker: Updates, path, radar, impacts
Hurricane Erin maintains its Category 2 status as it makes its turn to the north in the Atlantic as is passes Florida's eastern coast. Several watches and warning have been places in effect for areas on the East Coast.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Houston weather: Rain chances increasing through remainder of the week
The overall rain outlook for the rest of this week features a daily round of afternoon showers and storms, but with periods of hot sunshine in between.
Houston weather: Rain chances Wednesday afternoon
You want to have your umbrella handy around the time you leave the office Wednesday as thunderstorm chances increase in the afternoon. The tropics also remain active as Hurricane Erin has makes its turn to the north in the Atlantic as it passes east of Florida.
Houston weather: Spotty downpours possible on Wednesday
The overall rain outlook 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 and coverage of rain, but spotty afternoon storms make sense in this pattern the next few days. Rainfall totals will likely be a bit higher toward the end of the week and potentially upcoming weekend as a front will move across the region. This could drop temperatures slightly, but overall the heat continues.
Tropical Weather Update - Watching Erin as well as other possible systems in the Atlantic
Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic as it passes east of the Bahamas. The latest models have Erin curving away from the eastern coast of the U.S. this week. Indirect impacts of large swells, coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents are likely up and down the eastern seaboard, especially in coastal North Carolina. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge warnings are now in place for the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Erin will make its closest approach to the U.S. late Wednesday and Thursday around the north Carolina coast. The system is far away from Texas and will have no effect on our area. We are also watching two tropical waves in the Eastern Atlantic which now have a 60% and 30% chance for development over the next seven days. Stay up-to-date with the latest tropical updates on the free FOX Local app.
Houston weather: August 19 evening forecast
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Monitoring Hurricane Erin in the Atlantic | Forecasting with Friends
Meteorologist Allison Gargaro talks about Hurricane Erin as it continues to churn in the Atlantic and the two tropical waves spotted in the Eastern Atlantic. Plus, FOX's Chelsea Torres joins the show from North Carolina to talk about conditions being seen.
Hurricane Erin tracker: Updates, path, impacts, radar
Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic as it passes east of the Bahamas. Here are the latest updates on its path, where it is, radar, impacts and strength.
2 tropical waves in the Atlantic: Tuesday updates, radar, chances of development
The tropics remain active with two tropical waves to watch and Hurricane Erin continuing to churn across the Atlantic. Here's what to know about the tropical waves, their chances of development and the latest updates.
VIDEOS: Hurricane Erin moves across the Atlantic
Videos show rain and winds from Hurricane Erin as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Monitoring Hurricane Erin, tropical waves
We're still monitoring major Hurricane Erin in the Atlantic as a Category 3 storm and it's path along the eastern coast of the U.S. We also take a look at two tropical waves and the chance of their development.
Houston weather: Humid conditions, chance for storms on Tuesday
Expect hot and humid weather to stick around for Tuesday. However, there is a chance of scattered showers around the Houston area.
Houston weather: Hot, humid, chance of rain for Tuesday
We are monitoring the daily chance for scattered shower and thunderstorms continuing this week. It will still be humid with feels like temperatures in 108 for Tuesday.
Houston power outage tracker: More than 2,000 without power, Centerpoint, Entergy maps
More than 10,000 customers were without power in the Houston-area on Monday night as strong storms moved across the area.