Tropical Weather Forecast - September 24, 2021

The Tropics remain active with several area being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Sam continues to strengthen and should become a major hurricane over the weekend.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 23, 2021

The tropics remain very active as Tropical Storm Sam has now formed in the Atlantic. It is expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend, but the modeling indicates it will turn to the right and stay away from the United States.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 20, 2021

There are two tropical storms currently in the Atlantic, plus two other disturbances trying to form. It is very active, but nothing is pointed towards the Gulf of Mexico or even the US coastline.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 19, 2021

The Tropics did not take the weekend off! We now have 2 tropical storms in the Atlantic: Peter and Rose. Plus the National Hurricane Center is watching 2 other areas for formation.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 18, 2021

We are waiting for Invest 95L to get a little more organized. It looks like that will be our next named system, probably by the end of the weekend. Odette is falling apart. The National Hurricane Center is done with that system. Here is your tropical update from FOX26 Meteorologist John Dawson.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 16, 2021

The remnants from Nicholas continue to bring rain from Louisiana to the eastern states. We are tracking some other disturbances in the Atlantic, but nothing is pointed towards the Gulf of Mexico.

Sunday evening weather forecast and Tropical Storm Nicholas update

There are still some uncertainties with the track of Tropical Storm Nicholas but confidence is high that Houston will see heavy rains from this system. Much of Southeast Texas is under a FLASH FLOOD WATCH through Tuesday evening. The stronger winds will follow the center of Nicholas' path, so but all of us should expect heavy rains. Stay connected with FOX26 over the next several days

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 12, 2021

Tropical Storm Nicholas formed around 10 a.m. Sunday and currently is a weak storm but will increase in its organization and strength. The main concern in Houston is increased winds and heavy rain but looks like it will take a straight shot to Corpus Christi or Matagorda County, or somewhere in between. FOX 26 is your Gulf Coast Weather Authority and will continue to monitor Tropical Storm Nicholas as it continues to develop.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 11, 2021

Confidence is high that a tropical storm will form in the southern Gulf and move towards southeast Texas. This system will bring heavy rainfall, especially for areas close to the coast. The exact track is not clear which makes it tough to know for certain how much wind to expect and placement of the heaviest rainfall. Right now it looks like the worst of the soaking rains will happen on Monday and Tuesday.

Friday evening weather forecast with FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson

Confidence continues to increase for heavy rain around the Houston area on Monday and Tuesday. The exact location is not known but we also think the downpours could carry over into Wednesday as well. But look for a fantastic start to the weekend with mostly sunny skies and warm afternoon temperatures on Saturday. We will watch the Gulf on Sunday for more development as we prepare for rain that evening.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 10, 2021

We are still watching a tropical wave over the western Caribbean as it is expected to move across the Yucatan peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico by Sunday. There is a good chance it will develop into a tropical depression producing heavy rains in the western Gulf and Southeast Texas through Tuesday. If you are in Houston, stay connect with us on Monday and Tuesday for potential street flooding in isolated areas.

Tropical Weather Forecast - Sept. 9, 2021

Mindy has made landfall and moved off the coast of the Carolinas. Larry is still a hurricane and starting to speed up towards the Canadian coast. Here in Houston, we are definitely monitoring the Gulf for some changes happening towards the end of the weekend and into next week.

Tropical Weather Forecast - September 8, 2021

Tropical Storm Mindy has formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico with winds at 40mph. The storm will cross over Florida Thursday morning and move out into the Atlantic Ocean. It will have no impact on SE Texas and the Houston area.

Tropical Weather Forecast - August 27, 2021

Hurricane Ida will have very little impact on SE Texas, but it will be a devastating storm for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. It will be a major hurricane with winds of about 130 mph.