Tropical weather development increasing, heavy rain forecasted for Texas Gulf Coast
Expect a tropical depression or tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico this week. The rainfall totals for parts of the US Gulf Coast will be high no matter how the National Hurricane Centers classifies this system. Here is the latest look at where flash flooding can be expected.
Houston weather: Tropical weather to bring heavy rain to Houston
FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has the latest forecast on what to expect this week regarding the heavy rainfall being forecasted due to tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Update: Tropical moisture surge bringing heavy rain and dangerous seas to Houston
Stay safe, Houston! A major tropical moisture surge is on track to drench our city next week. The National Hurricane Center is eyeing a potential threat brewing in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico—there's a 50/50 chance we might see a low-pressure system or even a tropical depression forming. No matter what's coming our way, brace for a wet week ahead!
Tropical Update: Potential systems being monitored
During this second week of hurricane season, tropics are heating up with 3 potential systems the national hurricane center is monitoring. One is off the southeast US coast with a low chance for development. The second is in the southern Gulf of Mexico with now a MEDIUM 40% chance to develop into a tropical system. The third is in the eastern Pacific with just a low shot to become a tropical depression or storm. The disturbance in the Gulf will likely stay south of Houston but will bring tropical moisture and higher rain chances next week.
Tropical Update: Areas of concern being monitored
The tropics are heating up with 3 areas of concern that the National Hurricane Center will be monitoring. There's an area around Florida, the Southwest Gulf of Mexico & in the eastern Pacific that's being monitored for tropical cyclone development. In Southeast Texas, our main focus will be the possible development of a broad area of low pressure in the SW Gulf of Mexico. Right now, there's a 30% chance that a tropical system could develop in the Bay of Campeche in the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next 7 days. If it develops, this system should stay to our south but will spread a plume of tropical moisture our way early next week. This will mean the risk for tropical downpours that could increase our flood threat. Models are showing the possibility of 2-4" of rain through Tuesday for parts of the area. Keep checking back for more updates!
Tropical Update: First tropical wave in the Gulf
The first tropical wave of the season has formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, Invest 90-L. Tropical moisture from this new disturbance in the eastern Gulf of Mexico will bring a big flood threat to South Florida in the next few days. This disturbance will not impact SE Texas. But another big plume of tropical moisture is forecast to surge into the Gulf early next week. There's a chance a weak Gulf low could develop. But whether we get a tropical system or not, our rain chances will likely be going up early next week. So plan on more rain that could be heavy at times on Monday and Tuesday. Keep checking back as we get more model updates.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 9, 2024
While things have been quiet so far in the Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Gulf of Mexico is expected to see a lot of thunderstorm activity coming up this week. Nothing organized is expected for now, but parts of Florida could see way more rain than it needs right now.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 8, 2024
The start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin remains quiet, but subtle changes are in the works. This week may not see any tropical cyclone formations but there is expected to be a lot more rain in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 7, 2024
Some scattered showers and storms are expected to impact parts of the Caribbean and Central America through the weekend. But models are not showing any areas of low pressure developing that could turn into a tropical system. Get the latest on how to be prepared for a hurricane on FOX Local!
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 6, 2024
It's officially hurricane season! During this first week of the 2024 hurricane season, the Atlantic Basin has been quiet. Tropical cyclone formation is not expected for at least another week. Check Fox Local for more details on hurricane season and how you and your family can prepare!
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 5, 2024
Atlantic, Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico remain quiet with no activity expected the next 7 days. Hurricane season runs through the end of November and is expected to produce an above average number of storms. Download our smart tv app Fox Local for more details on this Hurricane season and ways you can make sure your family is prepared!
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 4, 2024
On this 4th day of the 2024 hurricane season, all is quiet across the Atlantic, Caribbean, & Gulf of Mexico. National Hurricane Center does not expect any tropical development for at least the next 7 days. Check out our smart TV app FOX Local on how you can prepare for what is expected to be an active hurricane season!
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 3, 2024
We are officially in the first week of the Atlantic hurricane season. Although CSU & NOAA forecasts are calling for a very busy season, things are quiet now and should stay that way over the next week. But hurricane season runs through November 30th. So now is the time to prepare while things are quiet. Head over to our smart tv app FOX Local to find out how to plan for a typical system!
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 2, 2024
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on what's happening in the tropics on this second day of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. She also had an update on the severe storm threat for Houston.
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Tropical Weather Forecast - November 30, 2023
Today wraps up the 2023 hurricane season. No tropical activity is out there today and none is forecast for the next 7 days. We will end up finishing the season with 20 named storms which is above our average of 14 named storms. We ended up with 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes which is right around average. Once again, we did not get hit by any tropical systems across SE Texas all season long. That's something to be thankful for! Hurricane season begins again next year on June 1st.
Tropical Weather Forecast - November 29, 2023
Tomorrow ends the 2023 hurricane season and it looks like we will likely wrap up the season on a quiet note. There are currently no systems out there in the Atlantic Basin or Eastern Pacific and development is not expected. We will likely finish with 20 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes for the Atlantic Basin.