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
Another cold night ahead, strong cold front arrives around Thanksgiving
This chilly fall weather stick around for two more days, then we're challenging record highs ahead of a Thanksgiving Day cold front.
Tropical development is not expected during the next seven days
The tropics are quiet in the final days of hurricane season.
How has this hurricane season so far compared to preseason outlook?
Many have questioned whether this season was as active as previously predicted. So, we're breaking down those numbers for you.
We haven't even reached the peak of hurricane season yet, so what's next for the active tropics?
Chief meteorologist Travis Herzog and chief forecaster David Tillman map out what we need to watch for even before we reach the peak of hurricane season.
How often does Texas get multiple hurricanes in one season? Here's what history tells us
Given the past history of multiple storms making landfall in Texas, as rare as it may be, it would be wise to keep your guard up.
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.
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.