Hurricane season 2024: Understanding storm surge

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. The National Hurricane Center has a new initiative this year when forecasting storms. FOX 26's John Dawson speaks with NHC's storm surge specialist Cody Fritz. They talked about storm surge and how they're going to be testing a new way to help the public focus on hazards of each individual storm.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for a large portion of Southeast Texas until 6 p.m. Saturday. FOX 26's Allison Gargaro has the latest forecast.

What's making 2024 hurricane season active?

We're hours away from the 2024 Hurricane season starting at midnight on June 1! FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has a report on what's making this year potentially more active.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Huge round of morning storms cooled us off and zapped most of the energy for afternoon storms out of our atmosphere. The good news is that we've been taken out of any severe storm risk for the rest of today. I can't rule out a few showers or storms though through the early evening. Storm chance increases again Saturday, especially during the afternoon and evening. We are under a 1 out of 5 low risk for a few strong to severe storms Saturday. Good news is that storm chances are lower for your outdoor plans Sunday and remain low for next week. Temperatures get hotter next week but we are still keeping triple digits away for now. Download FOX Local to get the latest on the storm threat and how to prepare for hurricane season which begins tomorrow.

Hurricane Gear Test preview: What to expect!

June 1 is the official start to hurricane season and meteorologist John Dawson will be back to review and talk about all the supplies you may need in your hurricane kits! Here's a preview of what to expect this year on the Hurricane Gear Test.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Huge round of morning storms cooled us off and zapped most of the energy for afternoon storms out of our atmosphere. The good news is that we've been taken out of any severe storm risk for the rest of today. I can't rule out a few showers or storms though through the early evening. Storm chance increases again Saturday, especially during the afternoon and evening. We are under a 1 out of 5 low risk for a few strong to severe storms Saturday. Good news is that storm chances are lower for your outdoor plans Sunday and remain low for next week. Temperatures get hotter next week but we are still keeping triple digits away for now. Download FOX Local to get the latest on the storm threat and how to prepare for hurricane season which begins tomorrow.

What to know for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season

FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro speaks with Michael Brennan, director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and Robbie Berg, warning coordination meteorologist with NOAA's National Hurricane Center, about what to expect this hurricane season and why you should be prepared.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Rain continues Friday

Rounds of storms will stay in the forecast through at least Saturday before the pattern calms down. Strong to severe storms are rolling in this evening that could produce some strong wind and hail along with heavy downpours. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for Houston until 9pm. Models are not in agreement on timing but it appears that a few lines of storms could impact us on Friday, one in the early morning and another in the evening. Severe storm risk increases to a 2/5 for the entire area Friday which will include a damaging wind, hail & very low tornado threat. Timing could change so be ready for active weather throughout Friday and download our FOX 26 weather app to get the latest alerts. More scattered storms are possible Saturday with lower storm chances Sunday. Pattern finally shifts to a slightly hotter but drier one for much of next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Rounds of storms will stay in the forecast through at least Saturday before the pattern calms down. Strong to severe storms are rolling in this evening that could produce some strong wind and hail along with heavy downpours. Models are not in agreement on timing but it appears that a few lines of storms could impact us on Friday, one in the early morning and another in the evening. Timing could change so be ready for active weather throughout Friday and download our FOX 26 weather app to get the latest alerts. More scattered storms are possible Saturday with lower storm chances Sunday. Pattern finally shift to a slightly hotter but drier one got much of next week.

JD's Emergency Gear Test: Lights

We need to be ready for life disruptions any time of the year. From ice storms to springtime severe weather, we have plenty of opportunities to use our hurricane supplies. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is focusing on emergency lighting.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Look for another afternoon on Thursday with scattered showers and storms across southeast Texas. Friday should see a few more stronger storms with wind gusts and possible hail. The Storm Prediction Center has Houston in their 2/5 risk for severe storms. More rain for Saturday but a drier pattern ends the weekend and starts next week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: More storms possible

Look for a few storms, mainly before midnight that could have some brief strong winds gusts, heavy rain & hail. We'll repeat this pattern Thursday with more scattered storms, especially during the afternoon and evening. Models are indicating a higher severe risk on Friday, especially during the morning with large hail and damaging winds once again possible. Severe risk is 1/5 tonight and tomorrow but increases to 2/5 Friday. Lower storm chances stick around for the weekend. Next week features a drier pattern but slightly hotter temperatures. Track the latest weather where you live by watching us on our Smart TV app Fox Local!