
Allison Gargaro
Allison Gargaro is a meteorologist at FOX 26 Houston. You can join her on FOX 26 Morning News Weekends from 5-8 a.m. on Saturday and 5-7 a.m. on Sunday.
Allison grew up in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan and moved to sunny Phoenix, Arizona in 2008. She graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and continued her education by completing her certification from Mississippi State University's Broadcast Meteorology Program.
Allison's first job was at KERO in Bakersfield, California where she was the evening meteorologist and hosted a cooking show called 'Simply Sweet Allison.' While in Bakersfield, she also wrote a cookbook which raised thousands of dollars for charity. If you were wondering, her favorite dish is banana bread... yum!
Allison moved to WOFL in Orlando, Florida where she covered many severe weather events, including hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Idalia. You can find her favorite recipes on 'Cooking with Allison.'
Allison is very happy to stay in the FOX family and call Houston home. Her husband grew up in Cypress. Allison enjoys cooking, staying active, reading and walking with her golden retriever puppy Ryder. Send your favorite restaurant recommendations to her on social media!
The latest from Allison Gargaro
Houston weather: Beautiful Saturday; rain, storm chances for Sunday
Houston weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday, including the risk for rain and strong storms Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Mini Banana Cream Pies - Allison's Cooking Diary
On this week’s episode of Allison’s Cooking Diary, we are making Mini Banana Cream Pies! They have a nice hint of banana and the crust truly takes this sweet treat over the top.
Houston weather: St. Patrick's Day kicks off pleasant week
St. Patrick's Day is Monday and temperatures return to the 80s with clear skies. Also, we're officially going into spring this week!
Houston weather: Red Flag Warning in effect until Saturday evening
The Red Flag Warning expires Saturday night, but Sunday will still see an elevated fire danger across Southeast Texas.
Houston weather: Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning
Friday is forecast to be warm and breezy, but be alert because Houston is under a Red Flag Warning today through Saturday evening. Wind gusts could reach up to 35 mph with relative humidity values ranging from 15 to 25%.
Houston weather: Thursday brings record heat, total lunar eclipse
Houston reached a record-high temperature for Thursday. Cloudy skies later tonight will make the total lunar eclipse difficult to see.
Mini pistachio cupcakes recipe for St. Patrick's Day: Allison's Cooking Diary
We are making a sweet 'green' treat for St. Patrick's Day in this episode: Mini Pistachio Cupcakes! The recipe makes a ton, so you will have plenty to share with friends.
March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse tonight: Can you see it in Houston?
A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.
Houston weather: A cool start to Spring Break
Early in the week, you can expect brisk mornings and dry, pleasant days. Breezy, warm and dry weather moves in for the mid to late part of spring break.
Houston weather radar: Evening cold front brings low severe storms, cooler temps for Sunday
A cold front will move through the Houston area by the early evening, ushering in drier and much cooler air. Jackets will be needed late tonight!