How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Houston weather: Cloudy, rain chances for Friday; Labor Day weather outlook
Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 90s. As the day moves into the late afternoon, some strong evening storms are possible.
Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 90s. As the day moves into the late afternoon, some strong evening storms are possible.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
Houston weather: Mostly cloudy, possible storms for Friday
Friday will be mostly cloudy and muggy with highs in the mid 90s. As the day moves into the late afternoon, evening storms, some strong, are possible.
Friday will be mostly cloudy and muggy with highs in the mid 90s. As the day moves into the late afternoon, evening storms, some strong, are possible.
Houston weather: Strong storms possible late Friday
There is a chance for strong storms north and northeast of Houston late on Friday. Most of the day will just be August hot but a storm system crawl into Southeast Texas as he sunsets on Friday. The storm chances ramp up to 70% on Saturday with scattered heavy downpours across the area.
There is a chance for strong storms north and northeast of Houston late on Friday. Most of the day will just be August hot but a storm system crawl into Southeast Texas as he sunsets on Friday. The storm chances ramp up to 70% on Saturday with scattered heavy downpours across the area.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Houston weather: Your Aug 28 evening forecast
Some Southeast Texans may have seen storms on Thursday, but chances will increase up until possibly Labor Day.
Some Southeast Texans may have seen storms on Thursday, but chances will increase up until possibly Labor Day.
Tropical weather forecast - August 28, 2025
Fernand has become post-tropical and is no longer being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. The Gulf and The Caribbean are quiet but the tropical waves continue to roll off the west coast of Africa. The latest one should pass south of the Cape Verde Islands on Sunday and has a low chance for development into a tropical cyclone over the next 7 days.
Fernand has become post-tropical and is no longer being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. The Gulf and The Caribbean are quiet but the tropical waves continue to roll off the west coast of Africa. The latest one should pass south of the Cape Verde Islands on Sunday and has a low chance for development into a tropical cyclone over the next 7 days.
Houston weather: Late day storms possible on Friday
The chance for strong storms will return to the forecast for your Friday and into the weekend.
The chance for strong storms will return to the forecast for your Friday and into the weekend.
20 years since Hurricane Katrina | Forecasting with Friends
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina greatly impacted New Orleans, forcing many to evacuate to Houston. FOX 26's Gulf Coast Weather Authority leads coverage on the hurricane's conditions and its long-lasting effect on the Gulf Coast.
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina greatly impacted New Orleans, forcing many to evacuate to Houston. FOX 26's Gulf Coast Weather Authority leads coverage on the hurricane's conditions and its long-lasting effect on the Gulf Coast.
Houston weather: Rain chances today; Labor Day weekend forecast preview
The Houston weather forecast for August 28, 2025, and a look ahead at the stormy forecast for Labor Day weekend.
The Houston weather forecast for August 28, 2025, and a look ahead at the stormy forecast for Labor Day weekend.
Houston weather: Hot, steamy Thursday ahead
Thursday is looking pretty hot as the front from yesterday has moved to the north leaving a 30% chance of rain for the Houston-area. It's pretty muggy for the morning but temps in the afternoon will reach to the upper 90s.
Thursday is looking pretty hot as the front from yesterday has moved to the north leaving a 30% chance of rain for the Houston-area. It's pretty muggy for the morning but temps in the afternoon will reach to the upper 90s.
Houston weather: Your Aug 27 overnight forecast
Isolated showers and a few storms are possible Thursday, but fewer than we've seen earlier this week.
Isolated showers and a few storms are possible Thursday, but fewer than we've seen earlier this week.
Houston weather: Your Aug. 27 evening forecast
Models are mixed, but are mostly showing spotty rain & storms through the evening. Isolated showers and a few storms are possible Thursday, but fewer than we've seen earlier this week.
Models are mixed, but are mostly showing spotty rain & storms through the evening. Isolated showers and a few storms are possible Thursday, but fewer than we've seen earlier this week.
Houston weather: Labor Day 2025 forecast
As of Aug. 27, a "cold" front is expected to approach and stall over our area on Saturday, so rain looks likely along with a few heavy downpours.
As of Aug. 27, a "cold" front is expected to approach and stall over our area on Saturday, so rain looks likely along with a few heavy downpours.
Tropical Weather Update - August 27, 2025
Tropical Storm Fernand is a little stronger but still disorganized in the Central Atlantic. It should lose tropical characteristics tonight or tomorrow as it heads into the colder water and harsh jet stream current in the north Atlantic. Elsewhere, there are a few weak tropical waves including one in the Caribbean that are unlikely to organize over the next few days. Remember to stay alert as the peak of hurricane season is approaching in a couple of weeks.
Tropical Storm Fernand is a little stronger but still disorganized in the Central Atlantic. It should lose tropical characteristics tonight or tomorrow as it heads into the colder water and harsh jet stream current in the north Atlantic. Elsewhere, there are a few weak tropical waves including one in the Caribbean that are unlikely to organize over the next few days. Remember to stay alert as the peak of hurricane season is approaching in a couple of weeks.
Hurricane Katrina: Look back at forecast, archive radar imagery
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz discusses the forecast and shares archive radar imagery of the devastating hurricane.
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz discusses the forecast and shares archive radar imagery of the devastating hurricane.