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Happy Groundhog Day! The groundhog probably didn?t predict this: a good chance for heavy thunderstorms here late tonight through early tomorrow. The main timeframe of concern is going to be from around 10 PM tonight through about 9 AM tomorrow morning. There will be a chance for upwards of 2 to 4 inches of rain, along with some isolated, strong thunderstorms. Galveston Mardi Gras may be affected for tonight and for tomorrow morning, but it looks like rain should move out in time for the start of the parades at noon time. We?ll turn breezy and drier behind the storm system beginning late Saturday and continuing through Sunday and Monday.

Punxsutawney Phil, the renowned groundhog who's been predicting when winter will end since 1887, says things are about to warm up.

Misty with morning with some fog and light drizzle, then a cloudy day with scattered showers and storms tonight.

It looks like our next big round of rain is still set to roll in late Friday into early Saturday. Models are indicating around 1-3" of rain for much of SE Texas between Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Along with heavy rain, a few strong to severe storms are also possible early Saturday morning, mainly from 2-9 AM. Main threats would be winds near 60 mph, hail and frequent lightning. Flood threat will increase for Houston during this time also with the highest street flooding risk east of Houston over Liberty and Galveston. Mardi Gras events could be impacted from the weather this weekend. You can find detailed hour-by-hour Mardi Gras forecasts only on Fox Local, our free app for your smart tv. Models show a few showers lingering Saturday afternoon and dry weather returning Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures should stay pleasant for the next several days with no arctic blast anytime soon.

It looks like our next big round of rain is still set to roll in late Friday into early Saturday. Models are indicating around 1-3" of rain for much of SE Texas between Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Along with heavy rain, a few strong to severe storms are also possible early Saturday morning, mainly from 2-9 AM. Main threats would be winds near 60 mph, hail and frequent lightning. Flood threat will increase for Houston during this time also with the highest street flooding risk east of Houston over Liberty and Galveston. Mardi Gras events could be impacted from the weather this weekend. You can find detailed hour-by-hour Mardi Gras forecasts only on Fox Local, our free app for your smart tv. Models show a few showers lingering Saturday afternoon and dry weather returning Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures should stay pleasant for the next several days with no arctic blast anytime soon

Saturday morning is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. An area of low pressure and trailing cold front will sweep across Houston starting Friday night into Saturday morning. The entire viewing area is under a 1/5 'Possible' risk for any severe weather. The main weather threats will be heavy rain at times and gusty winds. Localized flooding is a possibility, especially in spots along the Trinity River that are still in Minor to Moderate flood stage. Our Excessive Rainfall Outlook puts areas east of I-45 in a Moderate risk for street flooding. We could see anywhere from 1-3" in total. Mardi Gras Galveston kicks off on Friday with several outdoor events through the weekend. On Saturday, the Jolly Jester Jaunt- Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k will begin at noon, the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade begins at 1 p.m., the 13th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade begins at 2 p.m. and the Mix Radio Art Car & Jeep Parade begins at 4 p.m. Our latest forecast models have the rain pushing to our east by the time of these events with dry air moving in. Depend on FOX 26 for the latest updates so you can plan your weekend.

A storm system is on the way that will affect parts of the first weekend of Galveston Mardi Gras but today we get to enjoy another nice day. Look for increasing clouds today with a pleasant high temperature in the low 70s. We may wake up to some misty drizzle on Friday morning, followed by Friday night thunderstorms and some potentially heavy rain for the first half of Saturday. It looks like rain should clear out by Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday looks breezy and dry.

Showers and storms are on the way for the weekend. But enjoy the last bit of our stretch of quiet weather! Other than a bit of fog early, Thursday should be beautiful with mild temperatures near 70 by the afternoon. Friday starts off dry with showers building back in by evening. Rain increases through the night Friday with a low threat for street flooding returning. Heavy rain and a round of strong storms will be likely Saturday morning with some street flooding possible. Street flooding threat increases Saturday, especially east of Houston around Liberty & Galveston. Those cities have been upgraded to a 15% slight risk for flooding. Showers linger Saturday afternoon, ending Saturday night. That means the second half of the weekend should be dry but breezy. Mardi Gras Galveston events kick off this weekend and the weather could bring some major issues to some of the events. Get extra coverage of how weather could impact Mardi Gras in Galveston this weekend on our smart TV app, Fox Local!

Showers and storms are on the way for the weekend. But enjoy the last bit of our stretch of quiet weather! Other than a bit of fog early, Thursday should be beautiful with mild temperatures near 70 by the afternoon. Friday starts off dry with showers building back in by evening. Rain increases through the night Friday with a low threat for street flooding returning. Heavy rain and a round of strong storms will be likely Saturday morning with some street flooding possible. Street flooding threat increases Saturday, especially east of Houston around Liberty & Galveston. Those cities have been upgraded to a 15% slight risk for flooding. Showers linger Saturday afternoon, ending Saturday night. That means the second half of the weekend should be dry but breezy. Mardi Gras Galveston events kick off this weekend and the weather could bring some major issues to some of the events. Get extra coverage of how the weather could impact Mardi Gras in Galveston this weekend on our smart TV app, FOXLocal!

A couple more fantastic days in the forecast for Houston as high pressure continues to dominate the skies across Southeast Texas. Look for some patchy fog tomorrow morning but another beautiful afternoon after things clear off. Local rivers continue to drain, so river flooding is less of a concern with just a couple spots of the Trinity out of its banks right now. There is a disturbance moving in by late Friday and into Saturday morning that could bring a round of showers and downpours. Make sure to download the FOX Local App for your smart TV for exclusive coverage of the impacts on Galveston Mardi Gras. Once again, pleasant weather will follow the weekend storms.

We'll enjoy another quiet, spring-like day today with light winds, low humidity and mild temperatures. A south breeze returns tomorrow, so humidity will gradually increase, but it still looks nice. Expect rain to move in by Friday night with Saturday likely a washout. Windy and dry weather should follow for Sunday and Monday.

A few flood warnings remain along the Trinity River at Liberty (Major Flood Threat Through Friday) and the San Bernard River near Boling & Sweeny (Minor Flooding) through Wednesday. Look for some patchy fog early Wednesday followed by a lovely mild afternoon in the 70s. Thursday will be just as nice with more sun and a pleasant & dry afternoon. Pattern shifts Friday evening as our next system bring showers that will increase through the night. Heavy rain and storms appear likely Saturday with many areas picking up another 1-2" of rain. This could lead to additional street flooding and the area has been placed in a low threat for flooding Friday night through Saturday night. Remember to avoid any flooded areas and check with us on Fox Local for even more coverage! Slightly cooler air builds in behind a front early next week but we still remain seasonably cool.

FOX 26 Remeisha Shade gives an update on the excessive rainfall for the weekend in the Houston area and how the showers will impact Galveston's Mardi Gras celebrations.

A few flood warnings remain along the Trinity River at Liberty (Major Flood Threat Through Friday) and the San Bernard River near Boling & Sweeny (Minor Flooding) through Wednesday. Look for some patchy fog early Wednesday followed by a lovely mild afternoon in the 70s. Thursday will be just as nice with more sun and a pleasant & dry afternoon. Pattern shifts Friday evening as our next system bring showers that will increase through the night. Heavy rain and storms appear likely Saturday with many areas picking up another 1-2" of rain. This could lead to additional street flooding and the area has been placed in a low threat for flooding Friday night through Saturday night. Remember to avoid any flooded areas and check with us on Fox Local for even more coverage! Slightly cooler air builds in behind a front early next week but we still remain seasonably cool.

More fantastic days in the forecast for Houston as high pressure continues to dominate the skies across Southeast Texas. Look for some patchy fog Wednesday morning but another beautiful afternoon after things clear off. Local rivers continue to drain, so river flooding is becoming less of a concern especially by the late part of the week. There is a disturbance moving in by late Friday and into Saturday morning that could bring a round of showers and downpours. Once again, pleasant weather will follow the weekend storms

Today, tomorrow and Thursday are all looking spectacular with brisk mornings and mild spring-like afternoons. Local rivers continue to drain, so river flooding is becoming less of a concern especially by the late part of this week. There is a disturbance that?s going to be moving in by late Friday and into Saturday that could bring a brief round of downpours, which should be followed by more very nice weather.