July 29 8AM EDT: We continue to monitor an area in the tropical Atlantic with a medium chance (50%) of development in the next 7-days. Stay up to date with the latest at hurricanes.gov

Shuttle buses replacing Route 700 METRORAIL RED LINE at Downtown Transit Center to. Burnett Transit Center. ^A

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has developed a 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Guide for the region. h-gac.com/getmedia/417ea…

8pm EDT 26th August -- NHC is monitoring the central Tropical Atlantic where an area of low pressure could form over the next few days. This system has a low chance (20% 🟡) of TC formation over the next 7 days. Latest Outlook: nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin…

A tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico may develop into a tropical storm this week. The City of Houston has been preparing since late last week, and we encourage YOU to prepare, as well.

Our office is working around the clock monitoring the development of potential tropical storm Francine. As we enter the peak of hurricane season this week, today is the time to review your emergency kits and plans. Stay informed and safe! Text GULF2024 to 888777 for updates.

Here are the 10am CDT Sep 9th Key Messages for now Tropical Storm #Francine. Hurricane & Storm Surge Watches are now in effect for portions of the Louisiana Coast where the likelihood of life-threatening storm surge inundation is possible. Latest: hurricanes.gov/#Francine

Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches are now in effect for portions of southern Louisiana where there is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge and damaging hurricane-force winds. Residents in the watch area should follow advice given by local officials. Follow

ERCOT is monitoring Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf. At this time, grid conditions are expected to be normal. View real-time grid conditions on ercot.com. Local outages are possible. If you experience an outage, contact your local provider:

Tropical Storm #Francine Advisory 4A: Francine Stronger and Becoming Better Organized. Preparations Along the Louisiana Coast Should Be Underway. hurricanes.gov

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Houston TX, Pasadena TX and Channelview TX until 4:45 PM CST

Tornado Warning has been issued for Liberty until 12/26 4:45PM Stay safe! bit.ly/3KWTLIX

NEW NWS Houston | Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Harris County until 4:45 pm. Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. More: inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=1075…

METRO has temporarily suspended portions of rail service due to a construction incident. Bus shuttles are in place from Downtown TC to Burnett TC on the Red Line and Theater District station to EaDo / Stadium station on the Green and Purple lines. More: bit.ly/3PUIywc.

Begin preparing NOW for the cold weather predicted to hit this weekend. 🥶

PREPARE BEFORE THE COLD FRONT 🥶 Now is the time to make winter preparations before the freeze hits this weekend.

City of Houston Warming Center List ❄ Centers open at 5PM on SATURDAY (1/24/26) Map available at: houstonoem.org/winterweather

⚠️ Ice Storm & Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for ice and sleet. Expect hazardous to near impossible travel and power outages. Dangerous Cold: An Extreme Cold Warning takes effect Saturday evening through early next week. Preparations should be completed today!

Due to impending weather, METRORail will operate on regular weekend schedules on Saturday, Jan. 24. All other transit services, including bus, METROLift, curb2curb, and HOV lanes, will shut down at 9 p.m.