FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Rain moving out
There's good news for your plans tonight! Severe threat has ended across Houston and surrounding areas with the Severe Thunderstorm Watch now over for all counties. Flood Watch north of Houston has also been canceled. Look for quiet weather tonight and just a low chance for a few showers the next few days. However, models are hinting at more active weather with another round of heavy rain and a few strong storms possible Thursday and Friday. Watch out for more flooding possible during this time, especially north of Houston. Weekend weather looks warmer and features less rain. Keep track of weather where you live through our FOX 26 Wx App and on our smart TV app, FOX Local.
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Severe thunderstorms have brought heavy rain to southeast Texas beginning midday Monday.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Nothing is "off the table", so high winds and large hail are expected?and there is also a small chance for a tornado.
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Rain totals could exceed 2-3" and the timing could bring dangerous weather during school dismissal. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Texas including our area under risk for large hail as indicated by the black dashed lines. Large hail would be 2" in diameter - so anything from nickel-sized to egg-sized is possible. Large hail is usually isolated in coverage, but you may want to park your car under a cover if possible. Models are in fairly good agreement as to the intensity of the storms today and the overall development.
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Houston weather today: Hail, severe storms expected between 2pm and 6pm on Monday
Large hail is usually isolated in coverage, but you may want to park your car under a cover, if possible.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Today is a Fox 26 Storm Alert Day. A flood watch is in effect for counties north of Houston through 7pm and severe storms will be possible this afternoon. High temps in the mid 80s.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Strong storms possible Monday
Flood Watch continues north of Houston until 7 am Monday for Grimes, Montgomery, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity & Walker counties. Additional 2-4" of rain is possible with isolated 5"+ totals through Monday. Farther south in Houston, 2-3" of rain is expected through Monday. Avoid any flooded areas and stay alert for severe storms Monday, especially during the afternoon. Rain chances drop off Tuesday & Wednesday but pick up big time Thursday where once again heavy rain and severe storms could cause problems. Temperatures stay warm all week long with the hottest temperatures expected late week. Keep track of the latest weather changes where you live by downloading our smart tv app Fox Local and our FOX 26 Weather app.
FOX 26 Houston Weather: More rain possible tonight, Monday
Tornado Watch continues until 7 pm for Harris, Chambers , Montgomery, Waller, Polk, Liberty & San Jacinto counties. Brief tornado is possible through this evening along with large hail and damaging winds. Flood Watch continues north of Houston until 7 am Monday for Grimes, Montgomery, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity & Walker counties. Additional 2-4" of rain is possible with isolated 5"+ totals through Monday. Farther south in Houston, 2-3" of rain is expected through Monday. Avoid any flooded areas and stay alert for severe storms Monday, especially during the afternoon. Rain chances drop off Tuesday & Wednesday but pick up big time Thursday where once again heavy rain and severe storms could cause problems. Temperatures stay warm all week long with the hottest temperatures expected late week. Keep track of the latest weather changes where you live by downloading our smart tv app Fox Local and our FOX 26 Weather app.
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The main weather threats will be large hail, strong wind gusts, the chance for an isolated tornado, and the threat of heavy rain, which could lead to flooding.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Happy Mother?s Day to all the amazing moms! Heavy rain and storms are likely later today and tomorrow. There is a Flood Watch in effect until 7am Monday for Montgomery Counties and all counties to the north. We could see anywhere from 2-4" of rain and isolated areas could see 6+". There is a chance for strong to severe storms as well. The main weather threats are damaging wind gusts and large hail. The rain clears on Tuesday, but more heavy rain is expected on Thursday. Stay up-to-date on the weather where you live, download the FOX Local app on your smart tv.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Happy Mother?s Day to all the amazing moms! Heavy rain and storms are likely later today and tomorrow. There is a Flood Watch in effect until 7am Monday for Montgomery Counties and all counties to the north. We could see anywhere from 2-4? of rain and isolated areas could see 6+?. There is a chance for strong to severe storms as well. The main weather threats are damaging wind gusts and large hail. The rain clears on Tuesday, but more heavy rain is expected on Thursday. Stay up-to-date on the weather where you live, download the FOX Local app on your smart tv.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Happy Mother?s Day to all the amazing moms! Heavy rain and storms are likely later today and tomorrow. There is a Flood Watch in effect until 7am Monday for Montgomery Counties and all counties to the north. We could see anywhere from 2-4? of rain and isolated areas could see 6+?. There is a chance for strong to severe storms as well. The main weather threats are damaging wind gusts and large hail. The rain clears on Tuesday, but more heavy rain is expected on Thursday. Stay up-to-date on the weather where you live, download the FOX Local app on your smart tv.
Houston weather: More rainfall possible Sunday, Monday
Flood Watch has been issued for Walker, San Jacinto, Polk & Trinity counties from 7 AM Sunday until 7 AM Monday. Additional 2-4" of rain is possible in this area Sunday and Monday with isolated higher totals. 2-3" of rain is expected around Houston the next few days. A few strong to severe storms are also possible Sunday and Monday with winds near 60 mph and hail 1+" a possibility. So stay alert on Mother's Day for a few severe storms and a few flooded streets. Biggest flood and severe storm risk Sunday will be north of Houston. River flooding continues along the Brazos and Trinity Rivers from recent rain. So additional flooding issues could develop in these locations quickly. Most of the rain will move out Tuesday & Wednesday before showers and storms increase again Thursday. Download our FOX 26 weather and Fox Local smart tv app to keep track of all the holiday weekend weather changes where you live.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast: Rain moving back in
Flood Watch has been issued for Walker, San Jacinto, Polk & Trinity counties from 7 AM Sunday until 7 AM Monday. Additional 2-4" of rain is possible in this area Sunday and Monday with isolated higher totals. 2-3" of rain is expected around Houston the next few days. A few strong to severe storms are also possible Sunday and Monday with winds near 60 mph and hail 1+" a possibility. So stay alert on Mother's Day for a few severe storms and a few flooded streets. Biggest flood and severe storm risk Sunday will be north of Houston. River flooding continues along the Brazos and Trinity Rivers from recent rain. So additional flooding issues could develop in these locations quickly. Most of the rain will move out Tuesday & Wednesday before showers and storms increase again Thursday. Download our FOX 26 weather and Fox Local smart tv app to keep track of all the holiday weekend weather changes where you live.