2024 Tropical Weather Update: What to Expect This Hurricane Season on the Texas Gulf Coast

June 1

June 1 marks the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season. There are no major threats in the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Basin for the next 7 days. Widespread dust moving off the coast of Africa will also limit tropical development.

Outlook 2024

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its strongest hurricane forecast on record for the 2024 hurricane season. But when it comes to life along the Texas Gulf Coast, ABC13 meteorologists explain exactly what Houston area residents need to know to plan ahead and protect their families.

All categories of storms are expected to exceed the usual number seen each year, National Weather Service forecasters said Thursday during a news conference on the 2024 hurricane outlook.

NOAA scientists predict between 17 and 25 named storms, compared to an average of 14; between eight and 13 hurricanes, compared to an average of seven; and between four and seven major hurricanes, compared to an average of three.

RADAR MAPS:

Southeast Texas

Houston

Harris County

Galveston County

Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties

Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties

Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

During hurricane season, stay prepared and be sure to download our ABC13 Houston app!