Heat advisory in effect | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Surprise...it's going to be really hot again. This won't come as a shock since it is August after all, but we are under a heat advisory once again until 8pm. watch for a few pop-up storms this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon, but they will be isolated and won't help with temperatures very much. In the extended forecast, don't expect many changes as high pressure builds overhead and allows us to heat to near 100 each day through the weekend. In the tropics, Hurricane Ernesto will get larger and stronger today as it heads toward Bermuda. They could take a direct hit late tomorrow and Ernesto could be a major hurricane by then. There won't be a direct impact on the US, but large waves will eventually cause some dangerous surf. The eastern provinces of Canada like Nova Scotia and Newfoundland will get a very quick brush with Ernesto this weekend.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Heat continues for Thursday

Heat Advisory has been extended once again for Houston and surrounding areas until 8 pm Thursday. Heat index values will still soar to around 110 for Thursday afternoon and most likely stay there through the weekend. Actual temperatures remain near triple digits for the next several days. Rain will be limited with isolated showers and storms possible the next few days. Rain chances drop to only 10% this weekend. So be careful in the heat with not much relief expected anytime soon. Gulf of Mexico is quiet. But Ernesto is now a category 1 hurricane in the western Atlantic. As it pulls away from Puerto Rico, it will strengthen & get dangerously close to Bermuda late Friday & Saturday bringing the threat for strong winds and flooding. Outside of Ernesto, the rest of the Atlantic basin is quiet for now.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Heat Advisory has been extended once again for Houston and surrounding areas until 8 p.m. Thursday. Heat index values will still soar to around 110 for Thursday afternoon and most likely stay there through the weekend. Actual temperatures remain near triple digits for the next several days. Rain will be limited with isolated showers and storms possible the next few days. Rain chances drop to only 10% this weekend. So be careful in the heat with not much relief expected anytime soon. Gulf of Mexico is quiet. But Ernesto is now a category 1 hurricane in the western Atlantic. As it pulls away from Puerto Rico, it will strengthen & get dangerously close to Bermuda late Friday & Saturday bringing the threat for strong winds and flooding. Outside of Ernesto, the rest of the Atlantic basin is quiet for now.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Again, welcome back to school for even more kids across the area - it's going to be another very hot one with a heat advisory in effect until 8pm today. Highs should hit the upper 90s with a heat index topping out between 104 and 109. Highs all across our region will head into the upper 90s and low 100s and that pattern will remain in place for at least a week. Ernesto will get stronger today and tomorrow as it moves away from Puerto Rico and toward Bermuda. It could hit major hurricane strength late this week and a cat 3 or 4 is not out of the question. Elsewhere, we have a lot of Saharan dust in the Atlantic which is suppressing activity for now.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: More heat for Wednesday

Heat Advisory has been extended until 8pm Wednesday for Houston and surrounding areas. Heat index values near 110 are likely once again Wednesday PM with more heat alerts likely coming later this week. A few showers and storms have popped up near Katy & Houston that may provide some brief heat relief. But showers should start to fade after 7pm. Rain chances remain at 30% Wednesday but get even lower the rest of the week. Temperatures should reach triple digits by Saturday so plan on a very hot August pattern. Tropical Storm Ernesto should brush by Puerto Rico tonight and become a hurricane tomorrow. Bermuda could get a direct hit by Saturday as Ernesto is projected to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane. Get the latest weather where you live and all of the tropical forecasts by downloading our FOX 26 weather app and our smart TV app, FOX Local.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Heat Advisory has been extended until 8pm Wednesday for Houston and surrounding areas. Heat index values near 110 are likely once again Wednesday PM with more heat alerts likely coming later this week. A few showers and storms have popped up near Katy & Houston that may provide some brief heat relief. But showers should start to fade after 7pm. Rain chances remain at 30% Wednesday but get even lower the rest of the week. Temperatures should reach triple digits by Saturday so plan on a very hot August pattern. Tropical Storm Ernesto should brush by Puerto Rico tonight and become a hurricane tomorrow. Bermuda could get a direct hit by Saturday as Ernesto is projected to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane. Get the latest weather where you live and all of the tropical forecasts by downloading our FOX 26 weather app and our smart TV app FOX Local.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Welcome back to school for thousands more kids today - it's going to be another very muggy day with a heat advisory in effect, but with scattered afternoon storms expected. For the rest of the week it should get progressively hotter with only isolated rain. Highs will reach the upper 90s and possibly some low 100s for the next couple of weeks. In the tropics, Tropical Storm Ernesto is pounding the northeast Caribbean and is headed toward Puerto Rico before curving into the Atlantic. It could become a major hurricane as it moves toward Bermuda. It's not likely to be a threat to the US.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Heat, heat, and more heat!

Heat Advisory has been extended until 7pm Tuesday evening and will include the entire area Tuesday. Look for heat index values up to 112 which makes it difficult to be outside for long periods of time. Try to stay in the shade and drink lots of water if you must be outside. Make sure kids are being extra careful in the heat for after school practices. More heat advisories will likely be needed later this week. Temperatures stay near 100 and there will only be a few downpours to cool us off. Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the western Atlantic with 40 mph winds. Ernesto is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday. It should turn north and away from the United States but will be a threat for Puerto Rico and Bermuda.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: The heat is here to stay this week

Heat Advisory has been extended until 7pm Tuesday evening and will include the entire area Tuesday. Look for heat index values up to 112 which makes it difficult to be outside for long periods of time. Try to stay in the shade and drink lots of water if you must be outside. Make sure kids are being extra careful in the heat for after school practices. More heat advisories will likely be needed later this week. Temperatures stay near 100 and there will only be a few downpours to cool us off. Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the western Atlantic with 40 mph winds. Ernesto is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday. It should turn north and away from the United States but will be a threat for Puerto Rico and Bermuda.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Welcome back to school for tens of thousands of students across our area this week - it is going to be a hot one with high temperatures ranging from about 95-99 and morning bus stop temperatures near 80. Today, Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a chance for scattered storms for the late afternoon and early evening, so keep that in mind for after school practices. In the tropics, we are getting into the historically busy time of the year and we will be watching a developing system (likely Ernesto) this week that may become an intense hurricane late in the week. The system is not likely to have a direct impact on the United States and will stay far away from the Gulf of Mexico.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

We have another hot and humid day ahead in SE Texas. Highs will soar to the upper-90s with feels like temperatures in the triple digits. Take it easy and drink plenty of water. As most students start school this week in Houston, it will be hot across the board. There is the chance for an isolated shower on Monday, but overall coverage remains low. A tropical wave in the Atlantic has a HIGH chance for development this week. We could see ‘Ernesto’ form. Stay up to date in the tropics by watching out daily Tropical Update at 4pm on FOX Local.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

It's a hot weekend in Houston! Look for temperatures to park themselves in the upper 90s Sunday afternoon and most of the up coming week. There will be isolated chances for showers or thunderstorms but overall coverage will be low. Feels Like Temperatures will be in the triple digits so remember your heat safety as you are working and playing outdoors.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

A hot weekend is on tap for SE Texas. Forecast highs will soar to the upper-90s with feels like temperatures in the triple digits. There is a Heat Advisory in effect for counties south of Houston. A few showers are possible this evening south of I-10, but overall coverage remains low. An area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic has a HIGH chance for development next week. Ernesto will be the name of the next tropical storm/ hurricane.

Evening weather update: Excessive heat warning in Houston, possible storms; Atlantic disturbance monitored

Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for Houston until 8pm this evening with a Heat Advisory through 9pm Saturday. Heat index values could be as high as 118 this evening and as high as 110 Saturday PM. A few storms will continue, mainly west of Houston along a weak front this evening. Heavy rain, lightning and gusts near 40 mph are possible but severe weather is not expected. Disturbance in central Atlantic has a MEDIUM 60% chance for development over the next week as it gets close to the NE Caribbean. Ernesto would be the name of our next tropical storm or hurricane.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

We are in the dog days of summer. Highs soaring to nearly 100 degrees today. There is another Heat Advisory in effect until 9 p.m. with heat index values up to 112 degrees. Take it easy today and drink plenty of water. We could see an isolated storm this evening west of I-45. Next week will bring another round of hot and humid weather as students across Houston head back to school. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disorganized showers and storms in the Atlantic. There is a medium chance for development next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Heat Advisory has been extended for Houston and all of SE Texas until 9 p.m. Friday. "Feels like" temps up to 112 are a good bet. Drink plenty of water, try to stay in the A/C and just take it easy if you have to be outside! Hot and steamy weather continues through next week with slightly better rain chances. Tropical Depression Debby will continue to dump up to 4 to 8" of rain over the Carolinas, Virginia & the NE U.S. through Friday. Another tropical wave is being monitored for development in the Eastern Atlantic. It does have a MEDIUM 40% shot to be our next tropical system as it gets closer to the Lesser Antilles next week. The next name would be Ernesto.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

SE Texas is under a Heat Advisory today with feels like temperatures up to 112 degrees. Actual highs will hover near 100 degrees today in Houston. Stay hydrated and take breaks inside the a/c. Houston stays hot, humid and hazy for the next several days. Rain chances remain low at this time. Tropical Storm Debby made a second landfall in coastal South Carolina this morning. The slow movement of Debby will bring a flash flood threat to the Carolinas and Western Virginia. The NHC is also monitoring an area of disturbed weather in the western Atlantic that has a 20% chance for development in the next 7 days.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Heat Advisory has been issued for Houston & surrounding areas from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday with heat index values near 110 expected. Dangerous heat will stick around through the weekend with little relief next week. There will be a slightly better chance for a little rain next week. Tropical Storm Debby is offshore of the Carolina coast and is forecast to make another landfall overnight. Tropical Storm warnings are in place for much of the South Carolina coast with winds over 60 mph possible. Debby could still dump another 3-9" of rain with isolated totals near 15" the next few days over the Carolinas and Virginia. Debby finally weakens, picks up speed and moves into Canada this weekend. Tropical wave in the SW Caribbean now only has a near 0% chance of development over the next 7 days.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Heat Advisory has been issued for Houston & surrounding areas from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday with heat index values near 110 expected. Dangerous heat will stick around through the weekend with little relief next week. There will be a slightly better chance for a little rain next week. Tropical Storm Debby is offshore of the Carolina coast and is forecast to make another landfall overnight. Tropical Storm warnings are in place for much of the South Carolina coast with winds over 60 mph possible. Debby could still dump another 3-9" of rain with isolated totals near 15" the next few days over the Carolinas and Virginia. Debby finally weakens, picks up speed and moves into Canada this weekend. Tropical wave in the SW Caribbean now only has a near 0% chance of development over the next 7 days.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Even hotter weather is on the way for the rest of the week as high temperatures could reach 105 at times across west and north Texas through the end of the week. Locally, look for highs near 100 each of the next several days with only slim chances for rain. Air quality will be affected by ozone and some very light smoky haze. There is also some light ragweed pollen present. Tropical Storm Debby has weakened, but it still bringing the risk for heavy rain for South and north Carolina as well as Virginia today and tomorrow. Elsewhere in the tropics, everything is quiet for now.