FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Beach Hazards statement remains in place along the coast until Sunday morning with the risk for elevated tide levels, more wave action, and a higher risk for rip currents. These are the only impacts we should feel from Hurricane Rafael which is moving west in the central Gulf of Mexico. Cold front will move through Houston by Saturday morning which will keep Rafael away from our area. Rafael should weaken to a tropical storm this weekend and then track into the SW Gulf of Mexico early next week as it falls apart. Cold front will bring an increased risk for showers and storms tonight through Saturday morning. A few storms could be strong but widespread severe weather is not likely. Best risk for winds near 50 mph and hail would be NW around Brenham, College Station & Huntsville. Rain chances will decrease Saturday afternoon and the majority of Sunday should be dry. Another front will bring some showers Wednesday followed by a nice drop in temperatures late next week. Get weather where you live and a detailed tropics update by downloading the FOX Local app for your smart TV and phone!
Hurricane Rafael: Track, timing and more
FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade looks and the path of Hurricane Rafael. Hurricane Rafael remains a powerful Category 2 Hurricane now in the central Gulf of Mexico. It will continue to drift west then turn more to the south early next week. Drier air wrapping into the system and vertical wind shear will force Rafael to get weaker through the weekend. Rafael should weaken to a tropical storm by Saturday evening and a mere remnant low by Monday and Tuesday. Rafael will stay south of Houston. However, minor impacts will be felt this weekend along the coast in the form of a rip currents risk and some wave action. Another disturbance near Hispaniola has a very low 10% chance for tropical development as it drifts west towards the Bahamas. The next name would be Sara and hurricane season runs through November 30th.
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Houston weather forecast for Nov. 8; Hurricane Rafael update
As we watch a rare, strong November hurricane named Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico, we have a "cold" front on the way to keep the system away from Texas and to bring another round of rain.
FOX 26 Houston weather: Nov. 8, 2024
Breezy and muggy with scattered showers and storms late today and overnight tonight. Highs in the mid 80s.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We are feeling the heat again with widespread temperatures into the 80s. Look for more unseasonably warm weather Thursday and Friday ahead of our next cold front. Rain chances increase late Friday and Saturday as the next front moves in. A few storms are possible, although severe weather is not expected. A few showers linger early Sunday with only isolated rain by Sunday night. Monday and Tuesday should be mostly dry with our next cold front scheduled to arrive by the middle of next week, followed by cooler temperatures. Hurricane Rafael will not bring any major impacts to the Houston area. It will stay south as it weakens this weekend. Rip currents risk will be possible for coastal areas this weekend. Keep track of the latest weather where you live and get detailed tropical updates by downloading our app for your smart TV and now for your phone, Fox Local.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
We are feeling the heat again with widespread temperatures into the 80s. Look for more unseasonably warm weather Thursday and Friday ahead of our next cold front. Rain chances increase late Friday and Saturday as the next front moves in. A few storms are possible, although severe weather is not expected. A few showers linger early Sunday with only isolated rain by Sunday night. Monday and Tuesday should be mostly dry with our next cold front scheduled to arrive by the middle of next week, followed by cooler temperatures. Hurricane Rafael will not bring any major impacts to the Houston area. It will stay South as it weakens this weekend. Rip currents risk will be possible for coastal areas this weekend. Keep track of the latest weather where you live and get detailed tropical updates by downloading our app for your smart TV and now for your phone, FOX Local.
Continuing to monitor Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Update
Hurricane Rafael has pushed into the SE Gulf of Mexico and is expected to drift WNW. As it encounters more hostile winds and drier air, it will gradually weaken back to a tropical storm by Saturday night. It should stay south of Houston over water and meander in the south-central gulf as it weakens through early next week. Models now have Rafael dropping SW into the Bay of Campeche as it falls apart Monday and Tuesday. An increased rip currents risk and elevated tide levels are possible along the coast this weekend. But no major impacts are anticipated. Trough of low pressure around the N. Leeward Islands is producing disorganized showers and storms. It is being given a LOW 20% chance for tropical development over the next 7 days as it moves towards the Bahamas. If this develops it would be named Sara.
Talking Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf
It's Allison Gargaro's birthday! Today, she talks about Hurricane Rafael coming into the Gulf and Remeisha Shade shares some severe weather tips!
Houston weather forecast for Nov. 7, 2024
Warm and very humid air has surged back into the area after a brisk Wednesday morning, so expect a late spring-like day with highs in the mid to upper 80s, muggy air and a few showers.
FOX 26 Houston weather: Nov. 7 forecast
Patchy fog this morning with a few showers, then a muggy day with isolated storms a high in the mid 80s.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Beach hazards statement remains in place along the coast with a higher risk for rip currents. This will likely continue through early next week as Hurricane Rafael makes a closer approach to SE TX. Look for a few more showers and storms Thursday with our best chance for rain coming Friday and Saturday. This will be associated with the arrival of our next cold front. This front will help to block Rafael from coming to Houston with the models now keeping it south of our area. Rafael should push into the western Gulf by this weekend as it slows down & gradually weakens back to a tropical storm. Another front is expected by the middle of next week that will increase showers and bring some cooler air late next week. Download the FOX Local app on your smart tv or phone for the latest on rain chances and detailed tropical updates!
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Beach hazards statement remains in place along the coast with a higher risk for rip currents. This will likely continue through early next week as Hurricane Rafael makes a closer approach to SE TX. Look for a few more showers and storms Thursday with our best chance for rain coming Friday and Saturday. This will be associated with the arrival of our next cold front. This front will help to block Rafael from coming to Houston with the models now keeping it south of our area. Rafael should push into the western Gulf by this weekend as it slows down & gradually weakens back to a tropical storm. Another front is expected by the middle of next week that will increase showers and bring some cooler air late next week. Download the FOX Local app on your smart tv or phone for the latest on rain chances and detailed tropical updates!
Watching Rafael approaching Gulf of Mexico | FOX 26 Houston Tropical Weather Forecast
The last month of hurricane season is turning out to be an active one. Today, Rafael has strengtened to a Major and powerful Category 3 hurricane as it starts to push over western Cuba. Winds over 100 mph, life-threatening storm surge and flooding are likely. Florida Keys remain under a Tropical storm warning. Rafael will track into the eastern Gulf of Mexico Thursday and Friday. It will likely get weaker, slow down and encounter hostile winds and drier air as it pushes into the North Central Gulf of Mexico. Also, a cold front will roll across the Houston area late Friday into Saturday, helping to keep Rafael to our east. Some models have it staying offshore, south of Louisiana and other models have it making landfall as a weaker system. However, impacts to Houston should be minimal from Rafael. Another disturbance in the Southwest Atlantic has a low shot for tropical development as it moves towards the Bahamas over the next week. Next name on the list is Sara.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Yesterday's heavy storms have moved out and left behind some very pleasant weather this morning - some areas west of Houston actually fell into the 40s, but areawide we should rise back into the low 80s this afternoon with partly sunny conditions. Tonight and Thursday, moisture will return from the Gulf, so the chance for scattered showers will return.
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Tropical Storm Rafael expected to strengthen on way to Gulf
We are closely monitoring a late season tropical storm, Rafael, in the Caribbean. Rafael is expected to become a hurricane tonight or Wednesday as it moves over Cuba. Rafael is then expected to track into the eastern Gulf of Mexico Thursday and Friday. Rafael will most likely weaken, slow down and stay east of the Houston area. In fact, latest National Hurricane Center track has Rafael making landfall by lunchtime Sunday as a tropical storm around the eastern Louisiana Gulf coast. Another disturbance in the SW Atlantic has a LOW 30% chance for tropical development as it moves towards the N. Leeward Islands. Hurricane season runs all the way through November 30.
Election Day Weather | Rain clearing as polls close
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Houston Election Day weather: Cloudy skies, occasional showers
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