Tropical update: Disturbed weather in Gulf possible
The Atlantic basin remains quiet overall with no tropical cyclone expected to develop over the next week. Some models are trying to put some disturbed weather in the Gulf of Mexico next week.
Rain moving back into the forecast | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After SEVEN days straight of triple digits and 11 days straight of heat alerts across Houston, we've finally gotten rid of all excessive heat warnings and heat advisories. It will still be hot, but not as miserable over the next week. That's because a pattern change will bring more clouds and rain with less heat. Don't expect much rain Saturday if you're going to the Texans preseason game. Rain chances will be highest Monday - Wednesday with temperatures expected to be near or slightly below normal for a change.
Rain chances back in the forecast | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
After SEVEN days straight of triple digits and ELEVEN days straight of heat alerts across Houston, we've finally gotten rid of all excessive heat warnings and heat advisories. It will still be hot, but not as miserable over the next week. That's because a pattern change will bring more clouds and rain with less heat. Don't expect much rain Saturday if you're going to the Texans preseason game. Rain chances will be highest Monday - Wednesday with temperatures expected to be near or slightly below normal for a change.
Tracking 2 Pacific storms, no activity in Atlantic
Atlantic basin is still quiet with no tropical storms or hurricanes expected across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico over the next 5-7 days. Models are hinting that a weak disturbance could develop in the Gulf next week. That would mean more waves of moisture heading our way. So it definitely looks like our rain chances will be going up for most of next week. In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Hone could impact the big island of Hawaii this weekend, but hurricane Gilma is not expected to be a threat for now.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Great news today - we are NOT under a heat advisory or warning! It will still be very warm and humid, but with the addition of scattered showers and a few storms today. This weekend will be hot & humid, but there could be a few cooling showers, especially on Sunday. Next week, an increase in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and even the potential for a tropical wave will bring a daily chance for showers and storms, so temps will be held into the low 90s most days. As far as trouble in the tropics, everything is still quiet in the Atlantic, but it won't stay that way. We're getting closer to the busiest time of the season in early to mid September, so don't let your guard down. There is a chance for a tropical wave to contribute to our rain chances next week and a slight chance for a tropics low, so we'll monitor that, but for now all is quiet.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Air Quality Alert for higher ozone levels has been extended through Friday evening. Limit time outside if you are sensitive to this type of thing. Good news is that the tropics remain quiet for us with nothing expected to develop in the Gulf of Mexico through the rest of this week. However, we need some heat relief and that should arrive next week. Gulf moisture increases and rain chances go up too. Temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler by the middle of next week with more widespread rain. Get the latest weather where you live on our FOX 26 weather app and our smart tv app Fox Local!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Heat Advisory remains in place for Houston through 10 p.m. Heat index values around 110 are still likely Friday afternoon which could lead to heat illness. Air Quality Alert for higher ozone levels has been extended through Friday evening. Limit time outside if you are sensitive to this type of thing. Good news is that the tropics remain quiet for us with nothing expected to develop in the Gulf of Mexico through the rest of this week. However, we need some heat relief and that should arrive next week. Gulf moisture increases and rain chances go up too. Temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler by the middle of next week with more widespread rain. Get the latest weather where you live on our FOX 26 weather app and our smart TV app Fox Local!
Tropical update: Saharan dust hinders developments
Saharan dust is still hindering big time tropical systems from developing in the Atlantic for now. No tropical systems are expected over the next seven days with some drier air in place across the Atlantic. Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico remain quiet also. Don't let your guard down because we are close to September which is typically the busiest month of hurricane season. Things could get going in a hurry so stay alert!
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Heat advisory continues | Fox Houston Weather Forecast
We hit the triple digits in Houston for the 6th day in a row yesterday and today, we'll get close. Our wind direction will be slightly different today from the southeast, so expect very high humidity and highs at least in the upper 90s. A heat advisory is in effect until 10pm. Watch for isolated showers and storms mainly near the coastline and south of Houston. Elsewhere in Texas, extreme heat continues for Central Texas after Austin hit 109 on Wednesday and that area will head back into the 100s again today. By this weekend and especially next week, steering currents will point in our direction from the Gulf of Mexico, so rain chances will increase and temperatures will return to normal. Also, we'll closely monitor the Gulf for any signs of tropical development. Elsewhere, the Atlantic Ocean is still in Saharan dust mode with no organized systems and in the Pacific, a hurricane will approach Hawaii this weekend.
More heat on Thursday | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Excessive Heat Warning continues until 10pm tonight with heat index values up to 118 possible. It will be replaced with a Heat Advisory for everyone from 10pm tonight until 10pm Thursday night. Thursday will likely be our 7th triple digit day in Houston. Pattern will change some next week with more clouds, rain & cooler temperatures. So relief is in sight! Atlantic basin remains quiet with no tropical systems expected to develop the rest of this week.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Excessive Heat Warning continues until 10pm tonight with heat index values up to 118 possible. It will be replaced with a Heat Advisory for everyone from 10 p.m. tonight until 10 p.m. Thursday night. Thursday will likely be our seventh triple digit day in Houston. Pattern will change some next week with more clouds, rain & cooler temperatures. So relief is in sight! Atlantic basin remains quiet with no typical systems expected to develop the rest of this week.
Tropical update: No systems seen in Atlantic
We are getting closer to what is typically the busiest part of hurricane season. The good news is that no tropical systems are expected to develop over the next few days in the Atlantic basin. However, water temperatures are still warm and September could still be a really busy month for hurricanes. So stay alert! Eastern Pacific remains active with Category two hurricane Gilma and possibly Hector developing and threatening Hawaii by this weekend.
Triple-digit heat continues | Forecasting With Friends
Houston is bracing for its sixth consecutive day of triple-digit temperatures, with an excessive heat warning in effect. As the city peaks in heat, relief may come next week with possible rain and cooler temps in the low 90s.
Heat index hits 112°F | Fox 26 Houston Forecast
Houston has hit 100 degrees for five days in a row and today could make day six. Even if we "only" hit 99, it will still continue a heat wave that will continue through the end of the week. Each day will bring a very slight chance for an isolated storms or two, but by early next week, low pressure will move in and bring more clouds, showers and temperatures closer to average. In the meantime, our heat index could reach as high as 112 today, so stay in the air conditioning as much as possible. Amazingly pleasant weather has moved into the Midwest and East Coast where lows this morning dropped to the 50s. In the tropics, Ernesto is gone and there is nothing urgent in the short term with Saharan dust across the Atlantic Ocean and no impressive tropical waves for now. In the Pacific Ocean, a hurricane could form and threaten Hawaii later this week.
Heat dome continues over Texas | FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The next 2 days will continue to be very hot in southeast Texas. The EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING currently runs through 10pm Wednesday. Moving towards the weekend, Houston is start to feel temperatures slide back down to normal for this time of year. Look for rain to return to the forecast at the start of the workweek.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
The next two days will continue to be very hot in southeast Texas. The EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING currently runs through 10pm Wednesday. Moving towards the weekend, Houston is start to feel temperatures slide back down to normal for this time of year. Look for rain to return to the forecast at the start of the workweek.
Tropical update: What's coming after Ernesto?
Ernesto is done. Well, not completely done but just not a tropical cyclone any more. This post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 40mph, and an even faster east-northeastern motion is expected during the next day or so.