Houston weather: Hot, showery pattern underway

Beginning Sunday and continuing through all of next week, look for hot and humid summer air with highs in the mid to upper 90s. The outlook is a bit random with a daily round of afternoon showers and storms expected, but with periods of hot sunshine in between. Our extended models are very mixed with timing and coverage of rain, but isolated afternoon storms make sense in this pattern. Also, heat index values could reach 105 each day next week.

Hurricane Erin, Gulf disturbance, and furry friends!

Tropical Storm Erin has become the first hurricane of the 2025 season. FOX 26's Allison Gargaro covers that and the Gulf Low that's bringing rain to the Houston area. Chief Meteorologist has preparation tips for tropical weather, then Allison goes into Furry Friends Friday!

Tropical update Friday: Hurricane Erin forms; watching Gulf disturbance

FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has a tropical update for Friday. We are also watching an area of low pressure in the southern Gulf. Invest 98 has gotten stronger, and the National Hurricane Center has upgraded its chance of becoming a very brief tropical depression to 50%. The center of the system is likely to move inland near the northeastern Mexico coast later today, bringing some rain to Texas.

Houston weather: FOX 26 Storm Alert for Friday

There is a FOX 26 Storm Alert for Friday as tropical moisture arrives today and tomorrow. The entire Texas coast is at some risk for some isolated flash flooding so expect some rounds of heavy rain Friday afternoon.

Houston weather: Monitoring tropical system in the Gulf

Things are getting interesting. A area of low pressure in the southern Gulf seems to be getting a bit stronger this afternoon and the hurricane center has upgraded its chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm to 50%. The center of the system is likely to head toward the Rio Grande in deep south Texas, but I think we'll have a good chance for storms, with a few heavy ones both Friday and Saturday. Flooding will be more probable in South Texas, but just stay weather aware over the next day or two for changes.

Chance of tropical development in Gulf increases

The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances of development for a tropical wave – labeled Invest 98L – in the Gulf. While it is expected to have a minimal impact on the Houston area, it could help increase our rain chances.

Houston weather: Muggy, hot Thursday in the 90s

Thursday is following a similar weather pattern to the last couple of days with a muggy morning start and temperatures rising to the 90s in the afternoon. There is the possibility for rounds of rain Friday due to tropical moisture moving in.