Hurricane Melissa: Jamaican Houstonian, Jamaica radio host react
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to a Houstonian with a family in Jamaica, and she reached back out to a Jamaica radio host just before Melissa made landfall.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to a Houstonian with a family in Jamaica, and she reached back out to a Jamaica radio host just before Melissa made landfall.
Houston weather: Cooler conditions; fire danger
A Fire Weather Warning is in place during the day on Wednesday for Colorado, Wharton, Jackson and Matagorda counties.
A Fire Weather Warning is in place during the day on Wednesday for Colorado, Wharton, Jackson and Matagorda counties.
Tropical weather update - Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa remains an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane and its core is slamming Jamaica today. Winds increased to a whopping 185 mph late morning just before landfall around noon near New Hope, Jamaica. Jamaica is dealing with catastrophic and life-threatening conditions, including destructive winds, storm surge and rainfall totals of 15 to 30 inches, which will lead to widespread flash flooding and possible landslides through early Wednesday. Based on wind speed, Hurricane Melissa is tied for the second strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic basin.
Hurricane Melissa remains an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane and its core is slamming Jamaica today. Winds increased to a whopping 185 mph late morning just before landfall around noon near New Hope, Jamaica. Jamaica is dealing with catastrophic and life-threatening conditions, including destructive winds, storm surge and rainfall totals of 15 to 30 inches, which will lead to widespread flash flooding and possible landslides through early Wednesday. Based on wind speed, Hurricane Melissa is tied for the second strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic basin.
Houston weather: October 28 evening forecast
Following the front, conditions are expected to clear out quickly tonight, with much cooler air moving in for Wednesday.
Following the front, conditions are expected to clear out quickly tonight, with much cooler air moving in for Wednesday.
Hurricane Melissa, Houston storm chances, and JD's tooth troubles | Forecasting with friends
As FOX 26 meteorologists Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson track Hurricane Melissa's approach to Jamaica, they're also watching a cold front and storm chances for SE Texas. JD also shares his dentist dilemma while he and Mike try out an emergency(?) advent calendar.
As FOX 26 meteorologists Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson track Hurricane Melissa's approach to Jamaica, they're also watching a cold front and storm chances for SE Texas. JD also shares his dentist dilemma while he and Mike try out an emergency(?) advent calendar.
Ground stops end for Bush, Hobby airports
Ground stops are impacting flights to Houston until 6:30 p.m.
Ground stops are impacting flights to Houston until 6:30 p.m.
Houston weather: Oct. 28 evening forecast
The FOX 26 News Team presents a comprehensive look at local, regional, and national news events of the day.
The FOX 26 News Team presents a comprehensive look at local, regional, and national news events of the day.
Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
Tornado Watch in effect for Chambers County
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties until 10 p.m.
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties until 10 p.m.
Houston weather: Tornado Watch in effect for certain counties
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties on Tuesday. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade gave a rundown of the alerts.
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties on Tuesday. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade gave a rundown of the alerts.
Hurricane Melissa one of strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record: See list
Hurricane Melissa has become one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Melissa has become one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Houston weather: Isolated Tuesday evening storms due to cold front
Tuesday afternoon we'll see some brief storms as a cold front pushes into the area, which will bring in some cooler fall weather for the rest for the week.
Tuesday afternoon we'll see some brief storms as a cold front pushes into the area, which will bring in some cooler fall weather for the rest for the week.
Houston weather: Cold front brings some storms Tuesday
Tuesday morning temperatures are warm and there's some patchy fog you'll have to see through. In the afternoon a cold front will bring some brief storms, but highs stay in the mid-80s
Tuesday morning temperatures are warm and there's some patchy fog you'll have to see through. In the afternoon a cold front will bring some brief storms, but highs stay in the mid-80s
Houstonians with ties to Jamaica share thoughts ahead of Hurricane Melissa landfall
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is barreling towards Jamaica. Houstonians with ties to the island are giving us more insight into what’s to come.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is barreling towards Jamaica. Houstonians with ties to the island are giving us more insight into what’s to come.
Houston weather: Next cold front arrives Tuesday; chance for storms
et another cold front is expected Tuesday, bringing with it about a 40% chance of showers and storms, but finally some cooler fall temperatures.
et another cold front is expected Tuesday, bringing with it about a 40% chance of showers and storms, but finally some cooler fall temperatures.
Houston weather forecast: Cold front Tuesday brings potential storms
Yet another cold front is expected Tuesday, bringing with it about a 40% chance of showers and storms, but finally some cooler fall temperatures.
Yet another cold front is expected Tuesday, bringing with it about a 40% chance of showers and storms, but finally some cooler fall temperatures.
Houston weather: Next cold front arrives Tuesday
Yet another cold front is expected Tuesday, bringing with it about a 40% chance of showers/storms but FINALLY some cooler fall temperatures.
Yet another cold front is expected Tuesday, bringing with it about a 40% chance of showers/storms but FINALLY some cooler fall temperatures.
Dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on path for Jamaica: Latest updates
Melissa is now a dangerous category 5 major hurricane. Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica early tomorrow morning as a category 5, something no hurricane has done in Jamaican history. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica along with days of prolonged winds. Jamaica could be in for catastrophic flooding with up to 3 feet of rain and storm surge up to 13 feet east of the center at landfall. Melissa is then expected to roll over eastern Cuba late Tuesday into early Wednesday, still maintaining that major hurricane status. Then it will quickly move over the Southeastern Bahamas Wednesday before reaching Bermuda likely by Friday. Hurricane Melissa is no threat to the United States.
Melissa is now a dangerous category 5 major hurricane. Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica early tomorrow morning as a category 5, something no hurricane has done in Jamaican history. The slow movement of this storm will cause flooding to Jamaica along with days of prolonged winds. Jamaica could be in for catastrophic flooding with up to 3 feet of rain and storm surge up to 13 feet east of the center at landfall. Melissa is then expected to roll over eastern Cuba late Tuesday into early Wednesday, still maintaining that major hurricane status. Then it will quickly move over the Southeastern Bahamas Wednesday before reaching Bermuda likely by Friday. Hurricane Melissa is no threat to the United States.
Hurricane Melissa to hit Jamaica as category 5 | Forecasting with Friends
In this episode of Forecasting with Friends, Peyton Galyean talks about the incoming cold front for the area and Hurricane Melissa, a dangerous category 5 hurricane, threatening to hit Jamaica.
In this episode of Forecasting with Friends, Peyton Galyean talks about the incoming cold front for the area and Hurricane Melissa, a dangerous category 5 hurricane, threatening to hit Jamaica.
Houston weather: Pleasant Monday in the 80s; cold front arrives tomorrow
It's a pleasant start to the work week with temperatures climbing to the middle 80s Monday afternoon. A cold front will move in tomorrow causing temperatures to drop.
It's a pleasant start to the work week with temperatures climbing to the middle 80s Monday afternoon. A cold front will move in tomorrow causing temperatures to drop.