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.

Houston weather today: Extreme heat alert issued

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Southeast Texas, effective from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning until 10:00 p.m. Wednesday.

5th Day of triple digits | Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

The heat is on! Today, our heat advisory has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning. High temperatures today will exceed 100° in most inland areas with a heat index of 113 or higher, so stay in the AC as much as possible. Today will make the 5th day in a row of triple digits in Houston. When will we get some relief from all this heat? By this weekend, the dome of high pressure over Texas will weaken and an upper-level area of low pressure will move in from the Gulf (not a tropical system), so expect more clouds, showers and some thunderstorms, especially bu Sunday and Monday. The tropics remain very quiet as Ernesto moves quickly into the cold North Atlantic and there are no interesting tropical waves elsewhere. Don't let your guard down, because many more hurricanes are expected as we get to the end of August and through September.

Excessive heat on the way for Tuesday | FOX 26 Weather Forecast

Houston has had several days of triple digit afternoon highs and now there will be an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for Tuesday. This is an upgrade from the Heat Advisory southeast Texas has been under for the past week. So use even more caution if you are working or playing outdoors.

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Today on Mondays with Mike, a look at Saharan dust and the unique steering currents that make it a factor in hurricane season. Also, why the season is really just getting started.

Prepper All Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef Steak

When you are making your hurricane plans, you know food and water are some of the first things to consider, but knowing what food to buy can quickly become overwhelming with all the options out there. On today’s Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson has an example of freeze-dried meat.

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

More triple digit days coming at you this week. Look for the Heat Advisories to continue as well with the feels like temps in the 110-112 to start the work week. Stay cool, drink plenty of water and take some breaks if you are working or play outdoors. Isolated rain is possible but overall coverage remains low.

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast

Ernesto was a Tropical Storm Saturday night, but Sunday afternoon sees it back to hurricane strength. Swells generated by Ernesto are affecting portions of the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions are likely to continue in these areas during the next couple of days

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

HEAT ADVISORIES remain in the forecast with afternoon highs forecast in the triple digits for the next several days. The feels like temps will continue to climb up to 110-112 so plan to stay safe outdoors. As the heat stays high, the rain chances stay low for this week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Another Heat Advisory is in effect for SE Texas. Feels like temperatures could reach up to 112 degrees. Take it easy out there, drink lots of water and take breaks inside the shade. This heat continues next week with mostly dry conditions. Hurricane Ernesto passed by Bermuda this morning and will stay out to sea before it dissipates next week. All else is quiet in the tropics for now! The peak of the hurricane season is next month and we will likely see tropical activity increase soon. Stay up to date with the latest in the tropics by downloading the FOX Local app.