Francine inching closer to landfall | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Tropical Storm Francine is quickly getting stronger in the Gulf of Mexico. It's forecast to become a hurricane overnight and is expected to make landfall as a 100 mph category 2 hurricane by early Wednesday afternoon along the Louisiana Gulf coast. The worst of Francine will head towards Louisiana but SE Texas will feel some impacts. Coastal Flood Warnings are out for Coastal areas through Wednesday afternoon with 1-3' of storm surge possible. A few flooded streets could develop farther inland over Houston Tuesday and Wednesday. Tropical Storm Watch is also in effect for Coastal areas. Main threat will be wind gusts up to 50 mph. Weather will go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with periods of heavy rain and gusty winds. Look for a nice finish to the week with more sunshine and warm temperatures. Check out Fox Local for updates on how Francine could impact your area!
Watching Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on Tropical Storm Francine and its effects on the Houston-area.
Gulf storm strengthens | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Let's start with the main headline - we are watching a strengthening low in the southern Gulf that is likely to become a tropical storm and even a hurricane over the next two days. All recent model forecasts and the official National Hurricane Center outlook show the center of circulation passing east of our area and making a Wednesday landfall in Louisiana. We should still prepare for heavy rain, especially near the coastline and the potential for coastal flooding from late Tuesday into Wednesday. Otherwise, today's weather is amazing. After the coolest morning since May, we'll enjoy sunshine and a warm, dry breeze today. Watch for storms from late Tuesday through Wednesday along with periods of gusty winds. Thursday through the weekend will likely be warm and humid.
Potential Hurricane Francine targets Texas | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as Potential Tropical Cyclone SIX has formed. There is some uncertainty on the exact track and intensity but Houston and all of Southeast Texas are in the forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center. Current forecast has this system making landfall Wednesday as Hurricane Francine. Use the beautiful weather on Monday to make all your hurricane preps and be ready for lots of rain no matter where the landfall occurs.
Hurricane Francine threatens Gulf Coast | Tropical update
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is headed towards the Texas-Louisiana state line. There is still some uncertainty on the exact track and intensity but this system could make landfall as Hurricane Francine.
Is a tropical storm on the horizon? | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Happy Sunday, everyone. We get to enjoy another beauty today and again tomorrow. Expected morning temps in the 60s and low 70s with breezy, dry days in the 80s. Now, for the big topic - yes, it looks like a tropical system will form in the southern Gulf over the next couple of days. Every model at this point is showing the center of a likely tropical storm staying just off our coastline and moving into Louisiana. In this scenario, we would see heavy rain for coastal counties with gusty winds and very rough seas. If the path shift a bit to the left, we could get more widespread rain and wind, so stay tuned for updates. The next names on the tropical list are Francine and Gordon. There is another system far away in the Atlantic that will probably become a strong hurricane this week but is not a threat to Texas.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The weekend weather ends just a beautiful as it started in Houston. Look for a cool morning on Sunday with a mostly sunny afternoon. The drier, cooler air peaks on Monday morning with temperatures in southeast Texas in the mid 60s. There's a big mess in the Gulf of Mexico right now and slowly it will organize into a tropical cyclone in the middle of the week. It is expected to become a tropical storm but intensity and exact track is unclear at the moment. But lots of rain seems certain for parts of Texas and Louisiana, so stay connected as we move out of this beautiful weekend weather.
Nice weekend ahead in Houston | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The weekend is here and it will be a fantastic one across the Houston area! Thick clouds and rain will fade away thanks to a cold front pushing in tonight. That means much drier air, lower humidity and No Rain for your weekend plans! Coolest weather should occur Sunday and Monday morning with temperatures expected to dip to the 60s! Enjoy the nice pattern change because more clouds and rain return by next Tuesday and Wednesday! Have a great weekend!
Rain clearing out for the weekend | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The weekend is here and it will be a fantastic one across the Houston area! Thick clouds and rain will fade away thanks to a cold front pushing in tonight. That means much drier air, lower humidity and No Rain for your weekend plans! Coolest weather should occur Sunday and Monday with temperatures expected to dip to the 60s! Enjoy the nice pattern change because more clouds and rain return be next Tuesday and Wednesday! Have a great weekend!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Isolated showers are likely again across SE Texas, but relief from the rain is coming this weekend. A cold front will sweep across the region on Saturday ushering in less humidity and dry air. The weekend will be rain free, but with more sunshine afternoon highs will likely remain in the upper 80s. It’s the morning lows that will be refreshing… waking up to the 60s on Sunday and Monday mornings. This dry forecast doesn’t stick around long as a surge of moisture moves back into SE Texas by the middle of next week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Rounds of rain will keep rolling across the Houston area through tonight and into Friday. Heaviest rain is expected near the coast with an additional 1-3" possible. A broad area of low pressure along a weak front just off the SE Texas coast has a very low 10% chance for tropical development. Although that is unlikely, it will continue to spread more downpours along parts of the Gulf coast. Flood Watch remains in effect for Brazoria, Chambers and Galveston counties until 7 AM Friday. Cold front Friday evening will put an end to this soggy pattern temporarily bringing drier air and a return to sunshine! Get ready to enjoy less humid air and temperatures in the 60s Sunday and Monday night. Get weather where you live and the latest on the tropics by downloading our app for your big screen, Fox Local!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Rounds of rain will keep rolling across the Houston area through tonight and into Friday. Heaviest rain is expected near the coast with an additional 1-3" possible. A broad area of low pressure along a weak front just off the SE Texas coast has a very low 10% chance for tropical development. Although that is unlikely, it will continue to spread more downpours along parts of the Gulf coast. Flood Watch remains in effect for Brazoria, Chambers and Galveston counties until 7 AM Friday. Cold front Friday evening will put an end to this soggy pattern temporarily bringing drier air and a return to sunshine! Get ready to enjoy less humid air and temperatures in the 60s Sunday and Monday night. Get weather where you live and the latest on the tropics by downloading our app for your big screen, Fox Local!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Scattered shower will once again begin along the coast and slowly push inland later today. There is a Flood Watch along our coastal counties until Friday morning. A cold front is set to sweet across Southeast Texas Friday. This front will usher in lower humidity and cooler mornings. No rain is in the forecast this weekend so get out and enjoy!
Soggy Thursday on the way | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Bursts of heavy rain are possible this evening through early Friday as a lot of moisture and a front impact the area. Highest flood risk will likely be closer to the coast but a few flooded streets could pop up around Houston Thursday. Houston and Galveston remain in a 2 out of 4 slight risk for flooding Thursday. Flood Watch remains in place for Chambers, Galveston, Jackson, Brazoria & Matagorda counties until 7am Friday. Cold front will sweep away the rain and bring pleasant mornings and lower humidity this weekend through early next week. Enjoy!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Bursts of heavy rain are possible this evening through early Friday as a lot of moisture and a front impact the area. Highest flood risk will likely be closer to the coast but a few flooded streets could pop up around Houston Thursday. Houston and Galveston remain in a 2 out of 4 slight risk for flooding Thursday. Flood Watch remains in place for Chambers, Galveston, Jackson, Brazoria & Matagorda counties until 7am Friday. Cold front will sweep away the rain and bring pleasant mornings and lower humidity this weekend through early next week. Enjoy!
More rain possible Wednesday | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Look for a few more rainy days as moisture lingers and a weak front enhances rain chances. Threat for street flooding shifts back to the north over Houston Wednesday with more widespread rain also expected Thursday. Cold front will enhance rain chances the next few days but will bring in much drier air for your weekend plans. Pleasant mornings and lower humidity are in store early next week. Enjoy it!
Summer cold front| Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Following flooding bear the beaches on Labor Day, today we'll continue a similar pattern with heavy rain south of Houston and more spotty storms closer to town and surrounding suburbs. Look for humid highs in the low 90s. Rain chances will actually rise for Wednesday and especially Thursday, but then...a summer "cold" front! The main change we expect is that the humidity will drop by Saturday and lows could even drop into the upper 60s in spots by Sunday and Monday morning. Surprisingly, there is very little activity in the tropics, but there is a chance for a low to develop and affect the Yucatan later this week. Otherwise, we're in good shape for now.
Rain continues into Tuesday | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The threat for more heavy downpours and flooding will continue for a few more days, especially around Galveston, Lake Jackson, Angleton & Bay City. Low pressure near coast is not expected to turn into a tropical system since it will move over land by tomorrow morning. But this disturbance combined with a weak cold front will keep decent rain chances in the forecast through Thursday. Behind the late summer cold front, expect a refreshing pattern change that will include brighter skies, lower humidity and drier weather!
Scattered storms & rip currents | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Happy Labor Day, everyone. We hope you have a relaxing one, but there will be some showers and storms to dodge. If you have beach plans today, just be cautious and check your Fox 26 weather app because there is a high chance for storms and even some isolated street flooding. In between storms it will be breezy with an onshore wind, so rip currents will be possible. Be careful. For the rest of the week, expect scattered showers and storms on Tuesday with a higher rain chance Wednesday and early Thursday. By the end of the week, guess what...a summer cold front? It looks like a front will pass through by Friday bringing slightly drier air. Days will still be warm, but morning lows should be about 5-10 degrees cooler. As far as tropical activity, a small area of low pressure will meander around our coastline for the next few days before the front comes through and it's chances for becoming a depression are low. Elsewhere, we'll watch for a possible system in the Caribbean or Gulf in about 10-12 days, but all that is highly uncertain.
Labor Day washout? | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Scattered showers will continue today across SE Texas. An area of low pressure meandering off our coast is aiding in several rounds of rain not just through the holiday weekend, but continuing into next week. Isolated flooding is possible along the coast. With high rain chances and cloud cover comes slightly cooler temperatures. Highs will reach the upper 80s today. Keep and umbrella handy this Labor Day Weekend and download the FOX 26 weather app.