Rain and flood risks for Houston
Houston faces rain this weekend with up to 2.5 inches expected and potential isolated instances of flash flooding across the area, Space City Weather reported.
An upper-level storm system moving into the Texas Panhandle will trigger rain and thunderstorms across interior Texas, reaching the Houston area by late Sunday morning, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasters placed the region under a level 1 out of 4 slight risk for excessive rainfall on Sunday.
Most European ensemble model members project more than an inch of precipitation, with several spots nearing 2 inches. Galveston Island could experience wind gusts reaching 35 mph late Sunday into Monday behind the passing cold front. Saturday should start out lovely once again, with lows in the 50s, but it will turn cloudy as the day progresses.
Cool northeast wind settles over region
Daytime temperatures will struggle to exceed 60 degrees on Monday as a cool northeast wind settles over the region. Highs will hover in the mid to upper 50s under persistent cloud cover and lingering showers.
Conditions will improve by Tuesday as skies clear and sunshine returns to push afternoon temperatures back into the 60s. Additional rounds of rain and rising humidity could return later in the week as an active weather pattern develops across the Southern United States.
Frequently asked questions about the Houston weekend storm
How much total rainfall is expected in Houston?
Forecasters expect the entire area to receive between 0.5 and 2.5 inches of rain, with the highest totals concentrated near the coast. Isolated areas may experience flash flooding.
Will there be severe weather with the Sunday storms?
While widespread severe weather is not expected, storms near the coast could produce gusty winds. Those areas face a level 1 out of 5 marginal severe weather risk.
What temperature can residents expect on Monday?
Temperatures will struggle to climb out of the mid to upper 50s for most of Monday under cool northeast winds and lingering cloud cover.
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