Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Watch out for another risk for flooding today especially from Houston to Sugar Land, Pearland, Clear Lake, Galveston and Baytown (and surrounding cities). Today's pattern is roughly the same as it's been all week with a dip in the jet stream helping to pull deep tropical moisture up from the Gulf of Mexico and a stationary front stuck over our area. A flood watch is in effect for most of Southeast Texas until 4pm today. If you're craving sunshine and less rain, next week is partly sunny, hot and very humid.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

A flood watch is in effect through 4 p.m. Storms and heavy rain are expected this morning and early afternoon. Some flooding is possible. High temps in the low 80s.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Heavy rain possible on Thursday

Flood Watch has been removed from our northern counties and extended for our central and Southeastern counties until 4pm Thursday. Heaviest rain bands are expected to set up along the coast Thursday morning and an additional 3-6" of rain will be possible in this area. Flood threat is a 3 of 5 "Moderate" risk for Galveston Thursday and a 2 of 5 "Slight" risk for Houston. Drive with caution and avoid any flooded roads. Thursday is once again a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. Rain chances remain on the higher side Friday and Saturday. But there's light at the end of the tunnel! Hotter and drier weather should gradually return next week as we break out of this super soggy weather pattern. Get specific forecasts for weather where you live on our smart TV app, Fox Local, and our FOX 26 weather app!

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Flood Watch has been removed from our northern counties and extended for our central and Southeastern counties until 4pm Thursday. Heaviest rain bands are expected to set up along the coast Thursday morning and an additional 3-6" of rain will be possible in this area. Flood threat is a 3 of 5 "Moderate" risk for Galveston Thursday and a 2 of 5 "Slight" risk for Houston. Drive with caution and avoid any flooded roads. Thursday is once again a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. Rain chances remain on the higher side Friday and Saturday. But there's light at the end of the tunnel! Hotter and drier weather should gradually return next week as we break out of this super soggy weather pattern. Get specific forecasts for weather where you live on our smart tv app Fox Local and our FOX 26 weather app!

Tropical Weather Forecast - Monitoring Tropical Storm Bud in Pacific

The good news is that tropical systems are not expected to develop in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean or Atlantic Ocean through the rest of July. Saharan dust has brought in drier air but is forecast to become less widespread in August. That means hurricane season could get really active as water temperatures remain very warm. In the Eastern Pacific, area of low pressure SW of Mexico now has a medium 50% chance tropical development. Check FOX Local for the latest on the tropics and weather where you live!

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Enjoy a few breaks in the rain when you can, because several rounds of rain are coming our way today and each day through the weekend. Abundant, deep tropical moisture is streaming in from the Gulf and an active jet stream pattern will provide rounds of rain for at least the next 5 days. Overall rainfall accumulations could top 4-8" and this is on top of up to 5" that fell on Monday and 6" on Tuesday in some spots. The best thing you can do to keep yourself safe is to drive very carefully and avoid driving into water covered roadways. Clear skies and hotter weather should return early next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Today is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. Heavy rain is likely off and on through the day and a flood watch is in effect. High temperatures in the mid 80s.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Flood watch in effect Wednesday

Flood Watch has been issued from 6am until 9pm Wednesday for the entire area with more rounds of heavy rain likely. Even this evening the threat for flooding will remain elevated, especially just north of Houston where some flood alerts have been issued. But models are showing a big batch of rain moving from the coast inland Wednesday morning into the afternoon. This could mean more flooded streets and problems for the AM rush. Rain chances stay very high through Thursday with scattered downpours impacting your weekend plans. Rain chances get a bit lower next week but some rain is still possible. Enjoy the cooler temperatures but watch out for flooded roads! Make sure to download the FOX 26 Weather App on your phone and keep track of the wet weather where you live at home on the big screen with our smart TV app, FOX Local!

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Flood Watch has been issued from 6am until 9pm Wednesday for the entire area with more rounds of heavy rain likely. Even this evening the threat for flooding will remain elevated, especially just north of Houston where some flood alerts have been issued. But models are showing a big batch of rain moving from the coast inland Wednesday morning into the afternoon. This could mean more flooded streets and problems for the AM rush. Rain chances stay very high through Thursday with scattered downpours impacting your weekend plans. Rain chances get a bit lower next week but some rain is still possible. Enjoy the cooler temperatures but watch out for flooded roads! Make sure to download the FOX 26 Weather App on your phone and keep track of the wet weather where you live at home on the big screen with our smart tv app FOX Local!

Tropical Update: Systems being watched in Pacific

Saharan dust is keeping tropical activity under control for now with no tropical systems expected expected over the next 7 days for the Atlantic, Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico. Two systems are being monitored in the eastern Pacific. One area of low pressure is a few hundred miles SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico with a 30% chance of development. The other disturbance is farther out in the eastern Pacific and has a very LOW 10-20% chance for development over the next 2-7 days.