Tropical Weather Forecast - August 31, 2022
August 2022 reminds me of the 1961 Hurricane Season. Do you remember how September looked back then? Currently, there is much to discuss in the Atlantic Ocean.
Meteorologists urge Houstonians to stay prepared for hurricane season after slow August
It's been a calm 2022 hurricane season thus far, but will it stay that way? Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz chats with FOX Weather on if we should be worried and the lessons we should take from Hurricane Carla in 1961.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 30, 2022
The Atlantic remains active with tropical waves but still no tropical cyclones yet for August.
Coast Guard rescuer reconnects with pregnant woman he helped during Hurricane Harvey
Five-year-old Wesley Lorio was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard before he was even born. The deployed crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans came to the rescue of his mother in the aftermath Hurricane Harvey.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 29, 2022
The tropics are waking up! We're currently monitoring 4 different areas in the Atlantic Basin. While there is no cause for concern along the Texas Coast right now, it's a good time to get your hurricane kits updated & ready to go as we are quickly approaching the peak of hurricane season.
Hurricane Gear Test: Biolite Headlamp 750
When gathering supplies for hurricane season, you probably know you will need a battery-powered light. But we have come a long way from the traditional handheld flashlight. Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a powerful rechargeable headlamp.
US Coast Guard looks back on the more than 11,000 rescues made during Hurricane Harvey
With the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey upon us, we are talking to the United States Coast Guard as they look back on that day, when they performed more than 11,000 rescues by air and by boats. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spoke with two of the Coast Guard helicopter rescue swimmers, Petty Officer Tyler Gantt and Chief Graham McGinnis, about those rescues.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 28, 2022
Following very little tropical activity in the Atlantic for nearly 8 weeks, we are now monitoring multiple areas for possible development. Could one make it into the Gulf?
Tropics continue to heat up as we reach the peak of Hurricane Season
The peak of Hurricane Season is less than 2 weeks away and the Atlantic is certainly showing up for it.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 27, 2022
Things are heating up! We are now monitoring three different areas in the Atlantic Basin. It's important to have your hurricane kit prepped & ready as we approach the peak of hurricane season.
Why flood-weary Houston needs more willow water holes
On the near Southwest side, Houstonians can find a half dozen man-crafted lakes the banks of which are laden with wild grass and rising timber.
PTSD lingers for some Houstonians 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
Researchers believe half of those in heavily affected areas suffer probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, including their pets. Some of whom, are still suffering today.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 26, 2022
It's been 55 days since the last named storm in the Atlantic Basin. Currently, we're watching two areas, one in the far Eastern Atlantic and another in the Eastern Caribbean.
Port Aransas growing 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
Port Aransas has grown tremendously since the devastating storm. New construction has brought about new homes and businesses.
How Port Aransas residents are still rebuilding 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
City leaders in Port Aransas estimate, that every single business was damaged along with 85 percent of the homes in town. FOX 26’s Matthew Seedorff visited the area, where life is slowly returning to normal.
Houston residents still dealing with aftermath of Hurricane Harvey 5 years later
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas five years ago, and it was preceded by two other massive floods. Many people have become desperate to safeguard against future floods.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 25, 2022
More Saharan Dust in the Atlantic and the 2 tropical waves are struggling. But not giving up yet.
Hurricane kits have improved since Harvey's wide-reaching devastation
Harvey brought relentless rains filling homes with water in neighborhoods that previously never saw flooding. Meteorologist John Dawson shows us how flood preparations have improved for our hurricane kits.
Hammered by Hurricane Harvey, Dickinson residents prepare for next storm
When Hurricane Harvey's torrential rains hammered down, no community was arguably hit harder and deeper than Dickinson.
5 years after Hurricane Harvey, how prepared is Meyerland for another storm?
It’s now been five years since Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas coast.