Allison Gargaro
Allison Gargaro is a meteorologist at FOX 26 Houston. You can join her on FOX 26 Morning News Weekends from 5-8 a.m. on Saturday and 5-7 a.m. on Sunday.
Allison grew up in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan and moved to sunny Phoenix, Arizona in 2008. She graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and continued her education by completing her certification from Mississippi State University's Broadcast Meteorology Program.
Allison's first job was at KERO in Bakersfield, California where she was the evening meteorologist and hosted a cooking show called 'Simply Sweet Allison.' While in Bakersfield, she also wrote a cookbook which raised thousands of dollars for charity. If you were wondering, her favorite dish is banana bread... yum!
Allison moved to WOFL in Orlando, Florida where she covered many severe weather events, including hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Idalia. You can find her favorite recipes on 'Cooking with Allison.'
Allison is very happy to stay in the FOX family and call Houston home. Her husband grew up in Cypress. Allison enjoys cooking, staying active, reading and walking with her golden retriever puppy Ryder. Send your favorite restaurant recommendations to her on social media!
The latest from Allison Gargaro
Houston weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued, flood watch extended to Monday
Stay up on the latest weather from around the Houston-area.
Allison’s Cooking Diary: Fajitas
We are making sheet pan shrimp fajitas. Everything cooks in one pan, so clean up is easy. The cilantro lime crema is the perfect topping to help cool down these warm fajitas!
Allison's Cooking Diary: Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
We have a very special recipe to share with you that will make your mom proud... Lemon Cheesecake Mousse.
Houston weather: Flood watch, rain forecast for Friday, May 3
Houston weather forecast for Friday, May 3 after rain and storms that left areas of Southeast Texas and roads flooded on Thursday.
Houston weather: Flooding, severe storms across Houston on Thursday
A FOX 26 Storm Alert Day has been issued for Wednesday night through Thursday.
Allison's Cooking Diary: Salted Caramel Bread Pudding recipe
On this week's chapter of Allison's Cooking Diary, we share a salted caramel bread pudding recipe. It truly is the perfect mix of sweet and a little salt and goes perfectly with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Houston weather: Breezy and muggy Friday; chance for rain
Scattered showers are possible this afternoon, and the chance for isolated storms remains mainly northwest of Houston near College Station.
Houston weather: Shower, storms in Southeast Texas; flood watch
Showers and storms will move into southeast Texas beginning this afternoon and continuing into Sunday morning.
Allison's Cooking Diary - Garlic and Rosemary Pita Chips and a Caramelized Onion and Jarlsberg Cheese Dip
In this week's chapter of Allison's Cooking Diary, we share a chips and dip duo. Garlic and rosemary pita chips and a caramelized onion and Jarlsberg cheese dip. This duo will be the star of your next party.