Weather

It's been a week since the deadly storm ripped through Houston leaving eight people dead and many without electricity. but more than 17,000 people are still without service. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia is in Third Ward where he spoke with a resident who went a week without power.

NOAA has released their outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains why they are calling for such a busy season.

FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro speaks with a Galveston lifeguard about rip currents, the flag warning system and staying safe at the beach.

It's a steam bath again and it's only getting hotter through the holiday weekend. Look for highs today in the low 90s with a heat index near 100. There is a chance for isolated evening storms close to Huntsville and College Station over the next couple of days. For the Memorial Day weekend, the combination of high humidity and hotter temperatures could lead to a heat advisory being issued for the first time this year. Also be aware that rip currents will be possible at our beaches, so please swim with caution.

We have two main weather issues we are focusing on today.... the dangerous heat building and the threat for a few severe storms tonight. There are still thousands across SE Texas still without power from last Thursday's deadly storms and the heat is creating dangerous conditions. Look for the possibility of a few strong to severe storms making it into our northern counties tonight before weakening. Chance is low but strong winds and hail will be main threats along with a few heavy downpours. Best chance will be The Woodlands and areas north through midnight. We then transition to hot, steamy and mostly dry weather heading into the holiday weekend. Rain chances Thursday - Monday will only be around 10% but the heat will be building. Look for temperatures to soar to the middle to upper 90s this weekend with heat index values of 105+ by Sunday. That means a Heat Advisory could be right around the corner for the Houston area. So drink lots of water, take breaks and try to find a cooling center if you are still without power. Also keep track of weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and check us out on our smart TV app, FOX Local!

We have two main weather issues we are focusing on today.... the dangerous heat building and the threat for a few severe storms tonight. There are still thousands across SE Texas still without power from last Thursday's deadly storms and the heat is creating dangerous conditions. Look for the possibility of a few strong to severe storms making it into our northern counties tonight before weakening. Chance is low but strong winds and hail will be main threats along with a few heavy downpours. Best chance will be The Woodlands and areas north through midnight. We then transition to hot, steamy and mostly dry weather heading into the holiday weekend. Rain chances Thursday - Monday will only be around 10% but the heat will be building. Look for temperatures to soar to the middle to upper 90s this weekend with heat index values of 105+ by Sunday. That means a Heat Advisory could be right around the corner for the Houston area. So drink lots of water, take breaks and try to find a cooling center if you are still without power. Also keep track of weather where you live by downloading our FOX 26 Weather App and check us out on our smart TV app, FOX Local!

Tornadoes ripped through parts of the Mid-West on Tuesday leaving three people dead and destruction in communities. FOX's Mills Hayes is in Iowa with a look at the tragic aftermath.

Muggy this morning, then mostly cloudy, warm and humid with a slight chance for showers. Storms are possible late tonight, especially north of Houston.

Summer-like weather is rushing into southeast Texas this week. Look for temperatures and heat index values to slowly climb as we move through the week. Highest rain chances will come late on Wednesday evening as storms from north Texas will slide south, falling apart before reaching Houston. There is some smoky air over the Gulf of Mexico that will make skies hazy over the next few days as well. Our bodies are not ready from this much heat so early in the season, so use caution with activities outdoors. Be safe in the heat!