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Rounds of storms will stay in the forecast through at least Saturday before the pattern calms down. Strong to severe storms are rolling in this evening that could produce some strong wind and hail along with heavy downpours. Models are not in agreement on timing but it appears that a few lines of storms could impact us on Friday, one in the early morning and another in the evening. Timing could change so be ready for active weather throughout Friday and download our FOX 26 weather app to get the latest alerts. More scattered storms are possible Saturday with lower storm chances Sunday. Pattern finally shift to a slightly hotter but drier one got much of next week.

We need to be ready for life disruptions any time of the year. From ice storms to springtime severe weather, we have plenty of opportunities to use our hurricane supplies. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is focusing on emergency lighting.

Look for another afternoon on Thursday with scattered showers and storms across southeast Texas. Friday should see a few more stronger storms with wind gusts and possible hail. The Storm Prediction Center has Houston in their 2/5 risk for severe storms. More rain for Saturday but a drier pattern ends the weekend and starts next week.

Look for a few storms, mainly before midnight that could have some brief strong winds gusts, heavy rain & hail. We'll repeat this pattern Thursday with more scattered storms, especially during the afternoon and evening. Models are indicating a higher severe risk on Friday, especially during the morning with large hail and damaging winds once again possible. Severe risk is 1/5 tonight and tomorrow but increases to 2/5 Friday. Lower storm chances stick around for the weekend. Next week features a drier pattern but slightly hotter temperatures. Track the latest weather where you live by watching us on our Smart TV app Fox Local!

Look for a few storms, mainly before midnight that could have some brief strong winds gusts, heavy rain & hail. We'll repeat this pattern on Thursday with more scattered storms, especially during the afternoon and evening. Models are indicating a higher severe risk on Friday, especially during the morning with large hail and damaging winds once again possible. Severe risk is 1/5 tonight and tomorrow but increases to 2/5 Friday. Lower storm chances stick around for the weekend. Next week features a drier pattern but slightly hotter temperatures. Track the latest weather where you live by watching us on our smart TV app FOX Local!

Cleanup is happening in North Texas after severe storms tore through the area. FOX's Joy Addison has more on how residents are faring.

Texas can't seem to catch a break when it comes to severe weather and flooding. La-Tanga Hopes from FEMA joins FOX 26 to discuss relief available for counties and more about open disaster centers.

Only on FOX, a Houston man who survived being swept away in yesterday's severe storm spoke with FOX 26 about the scary incident and being rescued by a Good Samaritan. Reporter Jonathan Mejia reports on what the man had to say.

We start your Wednesday on a cooler note than days past. Afternoon highs will reach the upper-80s. There is a cluster of showers and gusty winds moving in from the west. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. for Washington, Austin and Colorado Counties. Wind gusts in those counties could reach 35-45 mph. Showers and storms are expected to return later this afternoon. An unsettled weather pattern continues through the start of the weekend. Download FOX Local for the latest weather updates.

Severe storms roared through Houston on Tuesday but are over for now and should leave southeast Texas with a quieter overnight. The showers/storms are expected to return on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday and Friday could also see some heavy downpours or thunderstorms. The weekend is expected to end with lower rain chances and start next week with temperatures back into the lower 90s.

Severe storms roared through Houston on Tuesday but are over for now and should leave southeast Texas with a quieter overnight. The showers/storms are expected to return on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday and Friday could also see some heavy downpours or thunderstorms. The weekend is expected to end with lower rain chances and start next week with temperatures back into the lower 90s.

FOX 26 Reporter Tom Zizka has more on how downtown Houston is cleaning up again after Tuesday's severe weather.

FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the heavy rains that Tuesday's storm left behind in the Houston area.