FEMA funding and aid may be uncertain ahead of hurricane season, but Houston-area emergency management officials say they are prepared for the disasters and will seek assistance from the state for recovery efforts if necessary.

According to WeatherBELL’s forecast, the areas most vulnerable this season are the East Coast and Florida. That’s where we could see an above-average ACE, Accumulated Cyclone Energy, which is a measure of the intensity and duration of storms. On the other hand, Bastardi is forecasting a below-average ACE for the Bay of Campeche and coastal Mexico.

The holiday weekend is here!  Expect highs in the low to mid 90s through Monday, with heat index values around 100-105°.  A persistent southeast breeze will maintain high humidity levels and may carry haze from agricultural fires in Mexico.

Based on 2024 survey results released earlier this month, the Kinder Institute found that 8% of Harris County residents reported feeling "very well-prepared" for a disaster, while 58% of respondents felt at least "somewhat prepared.

It's not a position to be in just a few weeks shy of hurricane season, however former NOAA workers said there are contingency plan to ensure everyone remains informed in case of disaster.

Many coastal residents are already growing concerned about the upcoming hurricane season, especially as ongoing structural changes within NOAA persist. Houston’s local weather service office has ...

Houston-area residents were outraged with CenterPoint Energy after Whataburger provided better outage information than the utility after Hurricane Beryl.