Tropical Weather Forecast - May 31, 2023
Hurricane season begins on Thursday, June 1st and we are already off to a busy start. We are monitoring a disturbance in the eastern Gulf of Mexico that has a low shot to become a tropical system over the next few days (20%). Whether it develops or not, it is expected to bring some heavy rain and gusty winds to a big chunk of the Florida Peninsula. This is the only system of concern at this time.
Near-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season expected with up to 17 named storms, NOAA says
NOAA expects 12 to 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and one to four major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale). Forecasters said they have 70% confidence in these ranges. The outlook includes the subtropical storm that already formed off the East Coast in January.
Tropical Weather Forecast - May 30, 2023
Hurricane season begins in just 2 days and the National Hurricane Center is already monitoring a disorganized area of showers and storms in the eastern Gulf of Mexico for possible development. Right now, chance for development is very low (10%) over the next 48 hours with a 20% shot for formation into a tropical cyclone over the next 7 days. Regardless of development or not, models take this system into the Florida and away from Texas by this weekend. Remember to download the FOX 26 Weather App for the latest radar, alerts and any other important weather info!
Hurricane Season 2023: Are you ready?
Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority is working to get you prepared and our FOX 26 meteorologists share everything you may need from flood insurance to understanding storm surges as hurricane season starts June 1.
What should your hurricane kit include?
Hurricane season starts this week! And that means Meteorologist John Dawson is back, ready to review and talk about all the supplies you may need on his Hurricane Gear Test. He has a reminder on some basic items that all hurricane kits should include.
2023 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop held in Baytown for city residents
At the workshop, residents will learn important information on how to be ready in the event of severe weather by experts from the National Weather Service, Harris County Flood Control, and local emergency management agencies.
New Styrofoam home construction can withstand Category 5 hurricanes, company claims
A new way to build safer and stronger homes is coming to Central Florida, but the material is something you might not expect. The builders say these homes can hold up to category-five hurricanes.
First storm of 2023 hurricane season formed in January, NHC says
The 2023 hurricane season kicked off with an unexpected start as meteorologists discovered a powerful storm in the Atlantic Ocean in January that was designated as a subtropical storm.
Montgomery County launches hurricane season preparedness billboard campaign
The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, is launching a billboard campaign to remind residents to plan and prepare for hurricane season.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk for water, wind
This Hurricane Preparedness week we're giving you information to help you be ready for when natural disaster strikes.
Checking out Hurricane Hunter Plane as part of Hurricane Awareness Week
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2023 Hurricane Awareness Tour: Free, public event coming to Houston
The free event aims to raise awareness of tropical cyclone impacts and the danger of getting caught without a preparedness plan, which is why this year's tour will kick off in Houston just in time for Hurricane Season.
Colorado State University hurricane forecast: 2023 outlook released
What will the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season bring? Colorado State University just released their outlook. Here's what they are calling for.
Ground broken on Inwood Forest for flood mitigation project
The project initially started after the City of Houston bought the former golf course in 2011 and was near completion until Hurricane Harvey caused a delay. Monday marked the first of several flood mitigation projects.
Hurricane Ian briefly attained Category 5 intensity off Florida's Gulf Coast, NHC says
According to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, Ian was responsible for $112.9 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in U.S. history, behind only Katrina ($190 billion) and Harvey ($151.3 billion).
WMO: Fiona, Ian join list of retired hurricane names
There will be no more hurricanes named Fiona and Ian, according to officials with the World Meteorological Organization, after last year's hurricane season that wreaked havoc on various communities in the Caribbean, the U.S., and Canada.
Houston Weather: Flooding safety tips from National Weather Service
The Houston/Galveston Office of the National Weather Service continues its Severe Weather Awareness Week with a focus on flood safety.
New report assesses property risk for millions due to destructive winds from hurricanes over next 30 years
An extensive risk of property damage from future tropical storms and hurricanes is predicted along the Southeast and Gulf coasts.
Texas ranked 2nd most state in US frequently impacted by hurricanes
Texas was ranked 2nd most impacted by hurricanes between Florida and Louisiana, respectively.
Has there ever been a tropical storm in February? It happened once, 71 years ago, off East Coast
The only known tropical storm to ever roam the Atlantic Basin in February began its initial stages of development on Groundhog Day 1952.