Tropical update: Invest98L developing in Atlantic
Invest 98L is located midway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Less Antilles. Showers and Thunderstorms continue to increase with this tropical wave and gradual development of this system is expected during the next several days.
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.
Ernesto could soon form in Atlantic as Debby ends deadly trek across eastern US
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands could see impacts as early as Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Ernesto could form next week as forecasters increase chance of development for Atlantic system
Forecasters are shifting attention to a potential tropical threat in the Atlantic Ocean, likely named "Ernesto." This tropical wave is expected to move toward the Antilles by Monday and now has a 70% chance of developing into an organized system.
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.
Tropical weather update: Debby weakens with Northeast rain and flood risk; new Atlantic system eyed
Debby is now a Post-Tropical cyclone bringing heavy rain and the threat for flooding and a few tornadoes to parts of the northeast U.S. Debby will push into Canada by tomorrow and weather conditions should improve. Another tropical wave is being monitored in the East-Central Atlantic. Development potential gets higher through next week with a MEDIUM 60% chance for another tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane. Ernesto is the next name on the list.
Northeast prepares for threat of heavy rain and flooding from Debby's remnants
Debby was downgraded to a post-tropical storm Friday, but flooding and severe storm threats are still possible for some regions of the Northeast this weekend.
Forecasting with Friends: States recover from Debby
The heat is still ON! Another Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston-area until 9 p.m. And multiple states are cleaning up after the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby.
Houston heat advisory: Cooling centers open Aug. 9
With the heat index to reach up to 112 degrees Friday, the City of Houston has opened several cooling centers for residents to stay cool.
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.
Tropical Storm Debby: Person killed in likely tornado in North Carolina
Rescue teams found a body in a home destroyed by a tornado in North Carolina that was produced by Tropical Storm Debby.
Tropical update: Tropical wave watched in Atlantic
Debby made another landfall this morning along the south Carolina coast as a tropical storm. Debby has weakened to a tropical depression this evening with 35 mph winds. It still poses a big flash flood threat to parts of the Carolinas, Virginia and parts of the NE U.S. It will finally pick up some speed & move into Canada this weekend. 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. It is still several days out from having any potential impacts to the Houston area.
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.
Debby makes second landfall | Forecasting with Friends
Did last summer seem hotter? It was! Last summer there were more days over 100 degrees on the calendar by this time.
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.
Tropical Storm Debby moves up East Coast as flood threat continues for Carolinas
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to make a second landfall in South Carolina sometime late Wednesday night, bringing intense winds along the South Carolina coast and parts of North Carolina.
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.
Tropical update: Debby to make another landfall
Tropical Storm Debby is offshore of the Carolina coast and is forecast to make another landfall tonight. 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. A tropical wave in the SW Caribbean now has a very low 10% chance of development over the next 7 days. It is still forecast to track into the southern Gulf of Mexico but high pressure should keep it south of Texas.
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