Houston Weather Alert: Prepare for heavy rains this week
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are FOX 26 Storm Alert Days. Several rounds of rain are on the way to Houston this week

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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With heavy rain on the way next week Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are FOX 26 Storm Alert Days. Monday looks to be the heaviest of the rain, especially in the afternoon, and showers and downpours will be expected again on Tuesday and Wednesday. With the increased flood threat, stay connected and stay safe this week.

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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are FOX 26 Storm Alert Days. Be prepared for multiple rounds of heavy rain and the potential for flooding. Monday looks to be the heaviest of the rain, especially in the afternoon. Showers and downpours will be expected again on Tuesday and Wednesday. With the increased flood threat, stay connected and stay safe this week.

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Updates on upcoming rain on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. Rounds of heavy rain and the potential for flooding will be moving in to our area.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Expect a clear and cold weekend. Temperatures will drop far enough below freezing in the northern counties for a HARD FREEZE WARNING. Most of those counties will also see a WIND CHILL ADVISORY as well. There will be enough rain returning to the forecast for next week, that we have issued a FOX26 Storm Alert Day for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The flood threat in Houston will be increasing as 1 to 4 inches of rain could fall on Monday. Another 1 to 2 inches of rain could also fall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Enjoy the cool weekend and then be ready for heavy rain next week!

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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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This morning's cold front has helped to set up southeast Texas for a clear and cold weekend. Temperatures will drop far enough below freezing in the northern counties for a HARD FREEZE WARNING. Most of those counties will also see a WIND CHILL ADVISORY as well. There will be enough rain returning to the forecast for next week, that we have issued a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The flood threat in Houston will be increasing as 1 to 4 inches of rain could fall on Monday. Another 1 to 2 inches of rain could also fall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Enjoy the cool weekend and then be ready for heavy rain next week!

Rain returns to Houston next week but how much?
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Rain returns to the forecast beginning Sunday night through at least mid-week. The flood threat in Houston will be increasing as the chance for a few inches of rain possible during that time.

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Houston weather: Friday highs in the 50s; freezing temps Saturday morning

Houston can expect clear skies on this Friday with highs in the low-50s. Winds will pick up out of the north with gusts up to 20-25 mph. Saturday morning will feature temperatures below freezing.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Houston can expect clear skies on this Friday with highs in the low-50s. Winds will pick up out of the north with gusts up to 20-25 mph. Saturday morning will feature temperature below freezing. There is a Hard Freeze Warning and a Wind Chill Advisory in counties northwest of Houston. Wake up temperatures will be in the 20s and low 30s with feels like temps in the teens. Don't forget to cover your plants tonight. This weekend will be cooler, before we warm up next week. Rain returns to the forecast beginning Sunday night through at least mid-week. The flood threat in Houston will be increasing as the chance for a few inches of rain possible during that time. We will have exclusive weather content on the rain next week on the FOX Local smart TV app. It is free to download.

Houston weather: Rounds of rain on the way next week
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Weather pattern stays super active over the next week so get ready for more big temperature swings and a lot of rain! Cold front will drop in tonight with very little fanfare. However, colder temperatures will return behind it Friday through Sunday. Lows tonight will dip to near 40 degrees. We should climb to near 50 Friday, Saturday & Sunday with a freeze expected Saturday and Sunday morning. Upper 20s are likely for the Houston area Saturday morning but our northern counties could dip below 24 degrees. So a Hard Freeze Watch is in effect Friday evening through Saturday morning for Walker, San Jacinto, Polk, Washington, Grimes, Montgomery, N. Liberty, Colorado & Austin counties. Remember to dress in layers along with making sure your plants, pets and pipes are protected. Another big shift in the weather pattern comes next week with much warmer temperatures and several rounds of rain. Some parts of SE Texas could pick up 3-6" of rain between Monday and Wednesday! To stay up to date on the latest weather updates and flood threat for next week, download the FOX Local app on your smart tv.

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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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The weather pattern stays super active over the next week so get ready for more big temperature swings and a lot of rain! A cold front will drop in tonight with very little fanfare. However, colder temperatures will return behind it Friday through Sunday. Lows tonight will dip to near 40 degrees. We should climb to near 50 Friday, Saturday & Sunday with a freeze expected Saturday and Sunday morning. Upper 20s are likely for the Houston area Saturday morning but our northern counties could dip below 24 degrees. So a Hard Freeze Watch is in effect Friday evening through Saturday morning for Walker, San Jacinto, Polk, Washington, Grimes, Montgomery, N. Liberty, Colorado & Austin counties. Remember to dress in layers along with making sure your plants, pets, and pipes are protected. Another big shift in the weather pattern comes next week with much warmer temperatures and several rounds of rain. Some parts of SE Texas could pick up 3 to 6 inches of rain between Monday and Wednesday! To stay up to date on the latest weather updates and flood threat for next week, download the FOX Local app on your smart TV.

Houston weather: Flood threat increasing for Houston next week

We're out of the arctic chill weather pattern, but another big change in the weather is coming early next week!

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Thursday afternoon, highs will be much warmer near 70 degrees with skies slowly clearing with breezes out of the southwest. Next week we are warming with heavy rounds of rain. The flood threat will be increasing beginning on Monday. To stay up to date on the latest weather updates, download the FOX Local app on your smart TV.

Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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As we start your Thursday, patchy fog is possible as you are heading to work or school. This afternoon, highs will be much warmer near 70 degrees. Skies will slowly be clearing with breezes out of the southwest. Cooler air moves in this weekend. Below freezing temperatures are expected on Saturday morning, and Sunday morning in some cities. Next week we are warming with heavy rounds of rain. The flood threat will be increasing beginning on Monday. To stay up to date on the latest weather updates, download the FOX Local app on your smart tv.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Patchy morning fog possible. Temperatures warm to the upper-60s today with southwesterly breezes.