Weather Forecast | FOX 26 Houston (2024)

Hurricane Francine is traveling northeast toward coastal Louisiana as a category 1 hurricane. The latest forecast from NHC has Francine strengthening to a category 2 hurricane at landfall later today. SE Texas is on the clean or dry side of Francine. The main tropical impacts for our area will be felt along the coast. There is a Wind Advisory and a Coastal Flood Warning in effect along the immediate coast until this afternoon. Wind gusts along the coast could exceed 35 mph and there is the potential for around 2 feet of storm surge. Inland counties will be breezy with a few isolated thunderstorms. Once Francine makes landfall, SE Texas will see the return of sunshine and warm temperatures through the rest of the week and into the weekend.

September 11, 2024 6:54am CDT

Tropical Storm Watch has ended for Southeast Texas but a Coastal Flood Advisory continues for areas on and near the coast through 4 pm Wednesday. Francine could still bring Storm surge up to 3' around Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula. Scattered tropical downpours will continue, especially tonight through Wednesday morning as Francine gets closer to our area. A few flooded sheets can't be ruled out farther inland. But the biggest flood risk will be near the coast where rain chances are highest. Francine will make landfall around the middle Louisiana Gulf coast Wednesday afternoon likely as a category one hurricane. It then quickly pulls away from Southeast Texas with sunshine and warmer air returning to wrap up the work week. Download FOX Local on your smart tv to get the latest updates on Francine & weather where you live!

September 10, 2024 6:26pm CDT

Francine is not going to make a direct hit on Texas, but a tropical storm watch remains in effect for all of our coastal areas due to the risk of coastal flooding, very rough surf, and wind gusts of about 40mph. Louisiana cities like Morgan City, New Iberia, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans will all be at risk for hurricane-force winds and coastal areas will have a risk for dangerous storm surges.Look for off-and-on storms that will move into our coastal counties through the day today and tonight with winds increasing late today. Most cities inland like Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, Spring, etc. will experience few significant impacts other than a strong breeze and scattered storms today and tomorrow.Beyond tomorrow, expect sunshine and very warm late summer weather for us through the weekend and early next week.

September 10, 2024 6:59am CDT

Tropical Storm Francine is quickly getting stronger in the Gulf of Mexico. It's forecast to become a hurricane overnight and is expected to make landfall as a 100 mph category 2 hurricane by early Wednesday afternoon along the Louisiana Gulf coast. The worst of Francine will head towards Louisiana but SE Texas will feel some impacts. Coastal Flood Warnings are out for Coastal areas through Wednesday afternoon with 1-3' of storm surge possible. A few flooded streets could develop farther inland over Houston Tuesday and Wednesday. Tropical Storm Watch is also in effect for Coastal areas. Main threat will be wind gusts up to 50 mph. Weather will go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with periods of heavy rain and gusty winds. Look for a nice finish to the week with more sunshine and warm temperatures. Check out Fox Local for updates on how Francine could impact your area!

September 9, 2024 9:57pm CDT

FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on Tropical Storm Francine and its effects on the Houston-area.

September 9, 2024 5:57pm CDT

Let's start with the main headline - we are watching a strengthening low in the southern Gulf that is likely to become a tropical storm and even a hurricane over the next two days. All recent model forecasts and the official National Hurricane Center outlook show the center of circulation passing east of our area and making a Wednesday landfall in Louisiana. We should still prepare for heavy rain, especially near the coastline and the potential for coastal flooding from late Tuesday into Wednesday.Otherwise, today's weather is amazing. After the coolest morning since May, we'll enjoy sunshine and a warm, dry breeze today. Watch for storms from late Tuesday through Wednesday along with periods of gusty winds. Thursday through the weekend will likely be warm and humid.

September 9, 2024 6:38am CDT

All eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico as Potential Tropical Cyclone SIX has formed. There is some uncertainty on the exact track and intensity but Houston and all of Southeast Texas are in the forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center. Current forecast has this system making landfall Wednesday as Hurricane Francine. Use the beautiful weather on Monday to make all your hurricane preps and be ready for lots of rain no matter where the landfall occurs.

September 8, 2024 5:12pm CDT

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is headed towards the Texas-Louisiana state line. There is still some uncertainty on the exact track and intensity but this system could make landfall as Hurricane Francine.

September 8, 2024 4:47pm CDT

Happy Sunday, everyone. We get to enjoy another beauty today and again tomorrow. Expected morning temps in the 60s and low 70s with breezy, dry days in the 80s.Now, for the big topic - yes, it looks like a tropical system will form in the southern Gulf over the next couple of days. Every model at this point is showing the center of a likely tropical storm staying just off our coastline and moving into Louisiana. In this scenario, we would see heavy rain for coastal counties with gusty winds and very rough seas. If the path shift a bit to the left, we could get more widespread rain and wind, so stay tuned for updates.The next names on the tropical list are Francine and Gordon. There is another system far away in the Atlantic that will probably become a strong hurricane this week but is not a threat to Texas.

September 8, 2024 10:49am CDT

The weekend weather ends just a beautiful as it started in Houston. Look for a cool morning on Sunday with a mostly sunny afternoon. The drier, cooler air peaks on Monday morning with temperatures in southeast Texas in the mid 60s. There's a big mess in the Gulf of Mexico right now and slowly it will organize into a tropical cyclone in the middle of the week. It is expected to become a tropical storm but intensity and exact track is unclear at the moment. But lots of rain seems certain for parts of Texas and Louisiana, so stay connected as we move out of this beautiful weekend weather.

September 7, 2024 6:45pm CDT

The weekend is here and it will be a fantastic one across the Houston area! Thick clouds and rain will fade away thanks to a cold front pushing in tonight. That means much drier air, lower humidity and No Rain for your weekend plans! Coolest weather should occur Sunday and Monday morning with temperatures expected to dip to the 60s! Enjoy the nice pattern change because more clouds and rain return by next Tuesday and Wednesday! Have a great weekend!

September 6, 2024 10:27pm CDT

The weekend is here and it will be a fantastic one across the Houston area! Thick clouds and rain will fade away thanks to a cold front pushing in tonight. That means much drier air, lower humidity and No Rain for your weekend plans! Coolest weather should occur Sunday and Monday with temperatures expected to dip to the 60s! Enjoy the nice pattern change because more clouds and rain return be next Tuesday and Wednesday! Have a great weekend!

September 6, 2024 6:47pm CDT

Isolated showers are likely again across SE Texas, but relief from the rain is coming this weekend. A cold front will sweep across the region on Saturday ushering in less humidity and dry air. The weekend will be rain free, but with more sunshine afternoon highs will likely remain in the upper 80s. It’s the morning lows that will be refreshing… waking up to the 60s on Sunday and Monday mornings. This dry forecast doesn’t stick around long as a surge of moisture moves back into SE Texas by the middle of next week.

September 6, 2024 7:42am CDT

Rounds of rain will keep rolling across the Houston area through tonight and into Friday. Heaviest rain is expected near the coast with an additional 1-3" possible. A broad area of low pressure along a weak front just off the SE Texas coast has a very low 10% chance for tropical development. Although that is unlikely, it will continue to spread more downpours along parts of the Gulf coast. Flood Watch remains in effect for Brazoria, Chambers and Galveston counties until 7 AM Friday. Cold front Friday evening will put an end to this soggy pattern temporarily bringing drier air and a return to sunshine! Get ready to enjoy less humid air and temperatures in the 60s Sunday and Monday night. Get weather where you live and the latest on the tropics by downloading our app for your big screen, Fox Local!

September 5, 2024 9:48pm CDT

Rounds of rain will keep rolling across the Houston area through tonight and into Friday. Heaviest rain is expected near the coast with an additional 1-3" possible. A broad area of low pressure along a weak front just off the SE Texas coast has a very low 10% chance for tropical development. Although that is unlikely, it will continue to spread more downpours along parts of the Gulf coast. Flood Watch remains in effect for Brazoria, Chambers and Galveston counties until 7 AM Friday. Cold front Friday evening will put an end to this soggy pattern temporarily bringing drier air and a return to sunshine! Get ready to enjoy less humid air and temperatures in the 60s Sunday and Monday night. Get weather where you live and the latest on the tropics by downloading our app for your big screen, Fox Local!

September 5, 2024 7:22pm CDT

Scattered shower will once again begin along the coast and slowly push inland later today. There is a Flood Watch along our coastal counties until Friday morning. A cold front is set to sweet across Southeast Texas Friday. This front will usher in lower humidity and cooler mornings. No rain is in the forecast this weekend so get out and enjoy!

September 5, 2024 8:44am CDT

Bursts of heavy rain are possible this evening through early Friday as a lot of moisture and a front impact the area. Highest flood risk will likely be closer to the coast but a few flooded streets could pop up around Houston Thursday. Houston and Galveston remain in a 2 out of 4 slight risk for flooding Thursday. Flood Watch remains in place for Chambers, Galveston, Jackson, Brazoria & Matagorda counties until 7am Friday. Cold front will sweep away the rain and bring pleasant mornings and lower humidity this weekend through early next week. Enjoy!

September 4, 2024 9:52pm CDT

Bursts of heavy rain are possible this evening through early Friday as a lot of moisture and a front impact the area. Highest flood risk will likely be closer to the coast but a few flooded streets could pop up around Houston Thursday. Houston and Galveston remain in a 2 out of 4 slight risk for flooding Thursday. Flood Watch remains in place for Chambers, Galveston, Jackson, Brazoria & Matagorda counties until 7am Friday. Cold front will sweep away the rain and bring pleasant mornings and lower humidity this weekend through early next week. Enjoy!

September 4, 2024 7:20pm CDT

Look for a few more rainy days as moisture lingers and a weak front enhances rain chances. Threat for street flooding shifts back to the north over Houston Wednesday with more widespread rain also expected Thursday. Cold front will enhance rain chances the next few days but will bring in much drier air for your weekend plans. Pleasant mornings and lower humidity are in store early next week. Enjoy it!

September 3, 2024 9:46pm CDT

Following flooding bear the beaches on Labor Day, today we'll continue a similar pattern with heavy rain south of Houston and more spotty storms closer to town and surrounding suburbs. Look for humid highs in the low 90s.Rain chances will actually rise for Wednesday and especially Thursday, but then...a summer "cold" front!The main change we expect is that the humidity will drop by Saturday and lows could even drop into the upper 60s in spots by Sunday and Monday morning.Surprisingly, there is very little activity in the tropics, but there is a chance for a low to develop and affect the Yucatan later this week. Otherwise, we're in good shape for now.

September 3, 2024 7:08am CDT