Travis Herzog
From hurricanes and tornadoes to ice storms and floods, Travis has covered every kind of weather hazard we face in southeast Texas. He aims to present the public with weather forecasts that are informative, educational, and fun. As a weather safety advocate, Travis frequently gives weather safety talks at local schools to help bring down storm anxiety and empower students to make wise choices during dangerous weather. When severe weather strikes, you can trust Travis to provide you with timely weather updates and potentially life-saving information.
Travis is no stranger to Texas weather because he's lived here all his life. In fact, he received his calling to be a meteorologist when Hurricane Gilbert spawned a tornado that passed by his childhood home in San Antonio, Texas. In the aftermath, he developed a deep passion and profound respect for the atmosphere by reading every weather book he could find, prompting his classmates to label him "the weatherman," which he preferred over "school boy."
Raised to be a Longhorn, Travis eventually received the blessing of his parents to pursue his love for weather at Texas A&M University. While in Aggieland, he met his wonderful wife and felt drawn to become a broadcast meteorologist. Choosing a career that paid him to forecast and talk about the weather seemed to be a no-brainer, even if it meant enduring corny weatherman jokes for the rest of his life.
Travis graduated with a B.S. in Meteorology and a perfect 4.0 GPR. He earned numerous awards and honors along the way, most notably the prestigious Brown-Rudder Outstanding Student Award, given to an individual that embodies the character, morals, and integrity of former Texas A&M University President Earl Rudder. He is a member of the American Meteorological Society, the National Weather Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Phi Kappa Phi. Previously, he worked as the morning meteorologist just up the road in Bryan, Texas at KBTX-TV, where the Texas Associated Press twice recognized him as one of the top broadcast meteorologists in the state.
Travis enjoys being married, teaching his three children about life, joyfully serving at his local church, racquetball, reading, and tracking cold fronts. If you have any nagging questions about how the weather works or you'd like to invite him to speak at your school, send him an email at travis.herzog@abc.com.
Travis's Stories
Storm chances climb Saturday as cool front blows through Houston
Storm chances climb throughout the day with scattered showers and potentially strong thunderstorms moving through around sunset. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to area and street flooding mainly north and west of Houston.
Could Texas see active 2024 hurricane season? Expert discusses findings and why you should be aware
With this potentially being a supercharged hurricane season, AccuWeather's Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter added that the water in the Atlantic is currently as hot as it would be in mid-July.
How ABC13's new 13 Alert Radar network provides more accurate severe weather coverage
ABC13 is doubling down on our commitment to provide you with the most accurate forecast. Here's how our new system fills the gaps in traditional radar coverage.
Low pressure in the Caribbean has a 50% chance of development
Tropical development is not expected during the next 7 days.
Deadly heat and wildfire risk expected to grow in Texas' future, data shows
The Houston heat wave has become a matter of life and death, and our data shows the risk for longer seasons of high temperatures and more wildfires is growing.
Low risk of additional Sargassum seaweed coming to Texas shore, new report shows
You've likely heard about the 5,000-mile-long belt of Sargassum seaweed inching closer to our shores. The good news is - you might not have to worry about it soon.
ABC13 Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog breaks down sargassum seaweed bloom headed toward Florida
A massive 5,000-mile Sargassum seaweed belt is nearing the Gulf of Mexico, but will the Texas Gulf Coast see it? ABC13 Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog breaks it down.
How to spot the ISS 'eclipse' and 'green comet' over Houston tonight
If you plan to go outside to view either of these celestial events, we have the best viewing conditions and weather attire on tap!
Tornado in Pasadena, Deer Park preliminarily rated as EF3, NWS confirms
Pasadena made history with the first declared Tornado Emergency in the Houston area. ABC13's chief forecaster explains why some buildings received damage while others nearby did not.
Houston Marathon weather: Here's the forecast for the Chevron Houston Marathon
It's almost time for thousands of runners to lace up and run the streets of Houston for the annual Chevron Houston Marathon!