Dangers of heatwave on health, cars, more
Americans in parts of the country have been under heat alerts for weeks including here in Houston. We know what the heat can do to the human body but what can it do to other things like cars and planes. FOX's Matt Napolitano has more.
How to stay safe during extreme heat
Harris County confirmed its first heat-related death Friday night of a 64-year-old man who died on June 24. As the heat rages on, FOX 26's Shelby Rose reminds the public what you need to do to stay safe in extreme temperatures.
City of Houston opens cooling centers amid heat advisory, extreme heat index
The City of Houston is helping residents escape the heat wave from Wednesday to Sunday with designated cooling centers opening across the city.
Protecting and nurturing your hair in the heat
Dr. Lisa Zhang from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explores the impact of Houston's heat on our hair and scalp, discussing ways to protect and care for our hair during the summer.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on a pattern change in the Houston area and if you should plan for storms for the Fourth of July Holiday.
10 Houston fire houses dealing with air conditioning issues, temperatures soaring to 90s
There have been issues with air conditioning at Houston fire stations and 10 of the city's fire stations AC units aren't working enough to cool firefighters down.
Houston weather: Hot, dry 4th of July Weekend
Hot and dry 4th of July Weekend expected
Houston weather: Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m.
We are on day 21 of above normal high temperatures and another day with a heat advisory in effect.
ERCOT Board votes for pay raises
The ERCOT Board of Directors has voted to give themselves pay raises. FOX 26's Lina De Florias explains.
Triple-digit heatwave puts strain on Houston-area restaurants
Houston’s heat wave is doing a number on local restaurants. FOX 26’s Damali Keith from shares how Houston-area owners are getting creative to stay open.
Houston heat: ERCOT surpasses all-time grid demand record
In a groundbreaking turn of events, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has officially broken the all-time record for grid demand.
Houston, Texas heat wave weather forecast: What's ahead after weeks of above average temperatures?
Houston has had 18 days in a row with above average temperatures, and you should expect that trend to continue for the foreseeable future.
Thursday morning weather forecast with Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz
For early August, our temperatures really aren’t too bad - mid-90s for the next several days. Expect showers south of Houston and near the coast today with scattered storms tomorrow. This weekend looks hot and humid.
Wednesday evening weather forecast with Chief Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert
Look for a few scattered showers over the next few days with highs in the 90s. The weekend looks a little warmer, but only by a couple of degrees. The average high for Houston in August is 96 degrees and we'll be close to it for a while.
Saturday morning weather forecast with Meteorologist John Dawson
Get ready for a steamy weekend around Houston. Isolated afternoon showers and storms but most of the time it will just be summertime hot in Southeast Texas on Saturday and Sunday. The pattern changes on Monday as a front approaches and stalls across the area. Look for more clouds and showers for most of next week with the high temperatures dropping to the lower 90s.
Saturday morning weather forecast with Meteorologist John Dawson
Get ready for a steamy weekend around Houston. Isolated afternoon showers and storms but most of the time it will just be summertime hot in Southeast Texas on Saturday and Sunday. The pattern changes on Monday as a front approaches and stalls across the area. Look for more clouds and showers for most of next week with the high temperatures dropping to the lower 90s.
Wednesday morning weather forecast
There will be less rain in the forecast, but there will still be a few pop-up showers mainly with the heating of the day. It gets a bit hotter by the end of the week with highs near 95 and heat index values near 106. It is officially summer and it’s going to feel like it. Look for more widespread showers starting on Sunday.
Local doctor shares importance of knowing the signs of heatstroke
Houston is heating up and it’s important to make sure you’re staying safe and cool from heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Christopher Langan with Memorial Hermann shares those tips and signs with FOX 26 Houston.
Thursday morning weather with Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz
It will remain hot and humid for the rest of the week. Rain chances will go back up starting on Sunday. A front will back into SE Texas next week and that will bring unsettled weather for a few days. Scattered showers will form each day with brief downpours which will at least cool the temps a little.