FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Air Quality Alert has been extended through Wednesday morning for higher ozone levels. It's more of the same through the rest of this week with temperatures running about five degrees above normal in the middle 90s and very little rain. Fall begins Sunday but there will be little change to the weather pattern with hot & mostly dry weather persisting. Only one disturbance is being monitored in the Atlantic basin and that's the remnants of Gordon. There's a MEDIUM 40% chance Gordon could regain tropical storm status over the next 7 days. However, Gordon is expected to remain over water.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Air Quality Alert has been extended through Wednesday morning for higher ozone levels. It's more of the same through the rest of this week with temperatures running about five degrees above normal in the middle 90s and very little rain. Fall begins Sunday but there will be little change to the weather pattern with hot and mostly dry weather persisting. Only one disturbance is being monitored in the Atlantic basin and that's the remnants of Gordon. There's a MEDIUM 40% chance Gordon could regain tropical storm status over the next 7 days. However, Gordon is expected to remain over water.
Mid-90s heat & lunar eclipse tonight | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After another day in the mid 90s, our late summer heat wave continues today and will be with us for the rest of the week. Rain chances are only isolated at best each day for the next week or so and temperatures will run about 5 degrees above average. Texas will be one of the hottest areas in the country today as well. We have two tropical systems currently, but neither is a threat to Texas. Yesterday, Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 made landfall near the state line of South and North Carolina without being upgraded to Helene. Torrential rainfall caused serious flooding with rainfall totals in excess of 12" across a large swath of North Carolina. Finally, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible tonight after sunset. These types of eclipses are often not very exciting, but if conditions are just right, the moon may appear to have an orange hue after around 9pm.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Fall is less than a week away but that late summer heat is building with very little rain. Look for above normal temperatures in the middle to upper 90s in Houston with rain chances at 10% or less. Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is no longer expected to become Tropical Storm Helene because it has pushed inland along the Carolina coast. It will still bring a big flood threat to the Carolinas over the next few days and could produce a few tornadoes and up to 10" of additional rain. Tropical depression Gordon is in the central Atlantic and should not be a threat to land.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on the heat building in for the Houston area.
Warm week ahead | Fox 26 Houston Weather Update
Following a very warm weekend with highs in the mid 90s, that overall trend will continue this week with only slight day-to-day changes. Expect daily afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s with lows in the low to mid 70s. Storms are not likely, but one or two could periodically pop up mostly during the late afternoons. There are two tropical systems to watch today, but neither is near Texas. A system that is expected to become Tropical Storm Helene (or get very close to tropical storm status) will soak North and South Carolina with heavy downpours and occasional gusty winds today and Tuesday. In the far-off central Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Gordon was downgraded to a depression over the weekend, but could regain tropical storm strength this week over the middle of the ocean, so no effect on land. Otherwise, the fall season begins this Sunday morning.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Houston is back to a mostly quiet weather pattern and it looks to persists for the next several days. Southeast Texas should plan for more late summer heat with very low rain chances. Afternoon highs are back in the upper 90s!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We have a warm and quiet weather day across Houston today. Highs will soar to the mid-90s with a few passing clouds. Sunday brings the chance for a few showers during the evening hours. Warm and mostly dry weather is expected through next week. Stay hydrated and enjoy your weekend!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Air Quality Alert has been extended through Saturday evening for Houston and Galveston. Look for a mainly quiet weather pattern to persist the next several days with more late summer heat and little to no rain. Tropics remain active but none of the systems being monitored should impact the Houston area over the next week. Francine should fall apart by tomorrow but will bring a flood threat to parts of the Tennessee Valley & SE U.S. Invest 94-L near the Leeward Islands now has a 0% chance for development. Area off of SE U.S. coast has a medium 40% chance for a tropical system to develop over the next 7 days. Tropical Storm Gordon formed in the central Atlantic today but is expected to remain over water for the next several days.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Southeast Texas is in for a quiet and warm weather pattern over the next week. Highs today will likely reach the low-90s and then soar to the mid-90s this weekend. Lots of sunshine is expected with low end rain chances. There will be some humidity so expect another round of warm nights. Enjoy your weekend!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Francine has lost tropical characteristics near Memphis. It will still dump heavy rain and be a big flood threat for parts of the SE U.S. the next few days. Houston will continue to dry out and brighten up with only a 10% chance for rain the rest of this week. Look for late summer heat to build in with mainly quiet weather for your weekend plans. Tropical Depression 7 in the central Atlantic is expected to become Hurricane Gordon soon but is not a threat to land for now.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Francine has lost tropical characteristics near Memphis. It will still dump heavy rain and be a big flood threat for parts of the SE U.S. the next few days. Houston will continue to dry out and brighten up with only a 10% chance for rain the rest of this week. Look for late summer heat to build in with mainly quiet weather for your weekend plans. Tropical Depression 7 in the central Atlantic is expected to become Hurricane Gordon soon but is not a threat to land for now.
Francine pounds Louisiana, monitoring several other areas of disturbed weather
Francine has been downgraded to a Post-Tropical Cyclone with 25 mph winds south of Memphis. It still poses a flood threat to Tennesse, Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama, along with the threat for a few tornadoes. Francine should continue to weaken as it approaches Memphis and falls apart. There's a low 30% chance an area of low pressure could develop off the SE U.S. coast over the next few days. Another tropical wave has a low 30% chance for development just east of the Leeward Islands. Tropical Depression 7 in the central Atlantic is expected to become Hurricane Gordon soon but is not a threat to land for now.
Francine's Aftermath | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
As Tropical Storm Francine moves northward through MIssissippi today, we are on the "clean" side of the circulation, so the Houston area will experience please, quiet weather today. We are also at the beginning of a late summer warm-up with several days of low to mid-90s and only isolated showers. In fact, the next couple of weeks will, in general, remain hotter and drier than average for our area. Hurricane Francine brought life-threatening flooding to New Orleans yesterday and winds as high as 105 mph along coastal Louisiana with near 80 mph in New Orleans. The next tropical system has formed very far away in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical Depression 7 is likely to become Tropical Storm Gordon today, but is not a concern for land at this point.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
A Coastal Flood Advisory continues for coastal regions of SE Texas with storm surge up to 2 feet possible. Spotty showers will also continue through tonight due to Francine passing to our east. Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana about 30 miles SW of Morgan City in Terrebone Parish Wednesday evening with 100 mph winds. Francine will gradually weaken over the next few days but still pose a big flood and tornado risk to parts of Louisiana, Mississippi & Alabama. SE Texas weather will be improving to wrap up the week with more sunshine and warmer temperatures.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
A Coastal Flood Advisory continues for coastal regions of Southeast Texas with storm surge up to 2 feet possible. Spotty showers will also continue through tonight due to Francine passing to our east. Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana about 30 miles Southwest of Morgan City in Terrebone Parish Wednesday evening with 100 mph winds. Francine will gradually weaken over the next few days but still pose a big flood and tornado risk to parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Southeast Texas weather will be improving to wrap up the week with more sunshine and warmer temperatures.
Francine Strengthens | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Hurricane Francine is traveling northeast toward coastal Louisiana as a category 1 hurricane. The latest forecast from NHC has Francine strengthening to a category 2 hurricane at landfall later today. SE Texas is on the clean or dry side of Francine. The main tropical impacts for our area will be felt along the coast. There is a Wind Advisory and a Coastal Flood Warning in effect along the immediate coast until this afternoon. Wind gusts along the coast could exceed 35 mph and there is the potential for around 2 feet of storm surge. Inland counties will be breezy with a few isolated thunderstorms. Once Francine makes landfall, SE Texas will see the return of sunshine and warm temperatures through the rest of the week and into the weekend.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Tropical Storm Watch has ended for Southeast Texas but a Coastal Flood Advisory continues for areas on and near the coast through 4 pm Wednesday. Francine could still bring Storm surge up to 3' around Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula. Scattered tropical downpours will continue, especially tonight through Wednesday morning as Francine gets closer to our area. A few flooded sheets can't be ruled out farther inland. But the biggest flood risk will be near the coast where rain chances are highest. Francine will make landfall around the middle Louisiana Gulf coast Wednesday afternoon likely as a category one hurricane. It then quickly pulls away from Southeast Texas with sunshine and warmer air returning to wrap up the work week. Download FOX Local on your smart tv to get the latest updates on Francine & weather where you live!
Francine's Approach | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Francine is not going to make a direct hit on Texas, but a tropical storm watch remains in effect for all of our coastal areas due to the risk of coastal flooding, very rough surf, and wind gusts of about 40mph. Louisiana cities like Morgan City, New Iberia, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans will all be at risk for hurricane-force winds and coastal areas will have a risk for dangerous storm surges. Look for off-and-on storms that will move into our coastal counties through the day today and tonight with winds increasing late today. Most cities inland like Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, Spring, etc. will experience few significant impacts other than a strong breeze and scattered storms today and tomorrow. Beyond tomorrow, expect sunshine and very warm late summer weather for us through the weekend and early next week.
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!