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Happy Mother?s Day Weekend! Houston can expect a few passing showers today, but it won?t be a washout. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s with northeasterly breezes. Sunday and Monday feature heavy rain and the chance for strong to severe storms. Most of the viewing area north of I-10 are under a 1/5 risk for damaging wind gusts and hail on Sunday. There is a chance for flooding as our latest models are hinting at 1-5? of rain in total through early next week. If you have any outdoor plans with mom or you are heading to an event around town this weekend, make sure to stay weather aware. Download FOX Local and the FOX 26 weather app to stay up-to-date on weather conditions where you live.

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Say hello to Mother's Day weekend! Much of Saturday should be dry with a few showers building in from the west late. Rain really increases Sunday and Monday with a few strong storms possible Sunday PM. Houston and areas west are under a 1/5 risk for severe storms on Sunday. Damaging winds and hail will be the main threats but the risk is low for now. There's a bigger chance for flooding on Sunday and Monday as models are indicating anywhere from 1 to 5" of rain possible. Be especially careful around the Brazos and Trinity Rivers where flooding continues from previous rain. At least temperatures will be more comfortable this weekend as you're hanging out with Mom or enjoying an event around town. Keep track of the weather where you live and the flood risk by checking out in-depth forecasts on FOX Local and our FOX 26 Weather App!

Say hello to Mother's Day weekend! Much of Saturday should be dry with a few showers building in from the west late. Rain really increases Sunday and Monday with a few strong storms possible Sunday PM. Houston and areas west are under a 1/5 risk for severe storms Sunday. Damaging winds and hail will be the main threats but the risk is low for now. There's a bigger chance for flooding Sunday and Monday as models are indicating anywhere from 1 to 5" of rain possible. Be especially careful around the Brazos and Trinity Rivers where flooding continues from previous rain. At least temperatures will be more comfortable this weekend as you're hanging out with mom or enjoying an event around town. Keep track of the weather where you live and the flood risk by checking out in-depth forecasts on FOX Local and our FOX 26 Weather App!

Following a brief round of fast moving severe thunderstorms north and west of Houston last night, today looks much calmer. Expect breezy north winds to kick in, which will lower our humidity slightly. It will still be very warm. Heading into the Mother?s Day weekend, rain chances will increase late in the day Saturday and both Mother?s Day and Monday are still shaping up to be pretty wet with 2 to 3 inches of rain possible.

Following a brief round of fast-moving severe thunderstorms north and west of Houston last night, today looks much calmer. Expect breezy north winds to kick in, which will lower our humidity slightly. It will still be very warm. Heading into the Mother?s Day weekend, rain chances will increase late in the day Saturday and both Mother?s Day and Monday are still shaping up to be pretty wet with 2 to 3 inches of rain possible.

After another super-steamy day, a cold front tonight will bring us slight relief from the heat and humidity along with the threat for a few strong to severe storms. Best shot for storms will be through midnight with the cold front pushing through early Friday. The highest severe risk tonight is north of Houston From Conroe to Huntsville. Damaging winds and large hail are the main risks along with some heavy downpours. Friday and Saturday should be a bit less hot and mainly dry. Few showers will return late Saturday with widespread rain returning for Mother's Day Sunday and lingering Monday. An additional 1-3" of rain during this time will bring an elevated flood threat so stay alert. For more on the weather where you live and a more detailed Mother's Day forecast, download our smart TV app FOX Local!

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After another super-steamy day, a cold front tonight will bring us slight relief from the heat and humidity along with the threat for a few strong to severe storms. Best shot for storms will be through midnight with the cold front pushing through early Friday. Highest severe risk tonight is north of Houston From Conroe to Huntsville. Damaging winds and large hail are the main risks along with some heavy downpours. Friday and Saturday should be a bit less hot and mainly dry. Few showers will return late Saturday with widespread rain returning for Mother's Day Sunday and lingering Monday. Additional 1-3" of rain during this time will bring an elevated flood threat so stay alert. For more on weather where you live and a more detailed Mother's Day forecast, download our smart tv app Fox Local!

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