Mike Iscovitz
Mike Iscovitz is the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 26 Houston, working FOX 26 News morning shows from 4 a.m. through 10 a.m. on "WakeUp! With Sally Mac and Lina" and "Houston’s Morning Show," as well as the "FOX 26 News @ Noon."
Mike also hosts "Mondays with Mike," a weekly livestream on the station’s website and social platforms where he discusses various weather topics, from unique cloud formations, to wildfire risks and the threat of drought in Texas.
In more than two decades at the station, Mike has taken us through multiple life-threatening Hurricanes and tropical storms, such as Harvey in 2017 and Nicholas last year, to deadly Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 and Texas’ Big Freeze when the power grid failed in 2021.
Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mike graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelors Degree in meteorology from Florida State University. He earned the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval in 2001, and was the 69th person in the United States to be recognized as an AMS-certified broadcast meteorologist.
Mike began his career in meteorology as a weather intern at WSVN-TV in Miami and then as a student meteorologist at Florida State University. In 1999, Mike went to work as the weekend weather anchor at KLFY-TV in Lafayette, La., until joining the FOX 26 Houston weather team in September 2000. Mike spends nearly all of his free time with his wife and daughters. And with the few remaining minutes he has free, he tries to exercise and practice his guitar.
The latest from Mike Iscovitz
Houston weather: Isolated rain chances Tuesday, plan for rain on Easter
There will be an increase in humidity as Gulf breeze move through today and there is a chance of some isolated showers.
Houston weather: Chance of thunderstorms before Easter weekend
Southeast Texas is trading its mild mornings for a dose of Gulf humidity this week as a shifting weather pattern brings a chance for thunderstorms ahead of the Easter holiday weekend.
Houston weather: Warm Sunday with light winds, rain chances later in the week
It'll be a pleasant Sunday with temperature highs in the 80s accompanied by light winds. We'll most likely see some storm chances later this week.
Houston weather: Cooler temps Saturday, no rain expected
Saturday's weather will be a little bit cooler as a weak front has moved into the area, causing a slight drop in temperatures and drier air.
Houston weather: Sunny Friday afternoon with light rain chances this evening
It'll be a warm Friday to help kick off the weekend with a mix of sunshine and clouds. We'll see a weak front move in through the weekend making temps slightly cooler.
Houston weather forecast: Unseasonably warm Monday
Southeast Texas sees more warm weather today with a mix of sunshine and a few clouds. It’s a comfortable setup overall, with a mild morning giving way to a warm afternoon and no major weather concerns.
Houston weather: Warm, sunny Friday to bring in first day of spring
The first day of spring has arrived and with it comes warm and sunny weather conditions! If you're headed out to the rodeo for the last weekend, it'll be a great day with light winds and highs in the 80s.
Houston weather: Warmer temps Thursday, highs in the 80s
Things are continuing to slowly warm up in Southeast Texas and the Houston-area with more sunny days. Highs will reach into the low 80s.
Houston weather: Warmer Wednesday afternoon, first day of spring on Friday
When you're leaving the house this morning, you might want to grab a jacket for the chilly temps. However, things will slightly warm up in the afternoon with highs in the 70s.
Houston weather: Chilly Tuesday with some sun, highs in mid-60s
It's St. Patrick's Day and the weather is cooler than recent weeks. Temperatures are below average and highs reaching into the mid-60s.