Heavy rain, strong storms expected across Houston area, officials prepare for possibility of flooding

"Our biggest fear is lack of movement in this storm and constant rain," said Houston Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin. "If the storm moves through quickly, we’re in great shape. We can handle six to 10 inches. But if it sits there and rains continuously, we’ll have some challenges."

Thursday morning Houston-area weather forecast
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Threat for waves of heavy rain and flooding will persist through early Saturday. Heaviest rain will likely fall Thursday and Friday. 3-6 inches of rain will be possible through Saturday morning. So stay alert, avoid flooded areas and make sure to grab the FOX 26 Weather app for the latest forecasts and advisories. A Cold front will stall to our south and help to trigger more waves of rain the next few days. It will be cooler Thursday and Friday with high temperatures only in the 60s. We start to dry out by Saturday afternoon with only an isolated shower possible for Easter Sunday. Warmer weather returns next week with 80s by Monday.

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Wednesday evening weather forecast with Meteorologist Remeisha Shade
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The threat of waves of heavy rain and flooding will persist through early Saturday. The heaviest rain will likely fall Thursday and Friday. 3-6" of rain will be possible through Saturday morning. So stay alert, avoid flooded areas, and make sure to grab the FOX 26 Weather app for the latest forecasts and advisories. A cold front will stall tonight to our south and help to trigger more waves of rain over the next few days. It will be cooler Thursday and Friday with high temperatures only in the 60s. We start to dry out by Saturday afternoon with only an isolated shower possible for Easter Sunday. Warmer weather returns next week with the 80s by Monday.

Wednesday afternoon weather forecast with Meteorologist Lena Maria Arango
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An approaching front today will bring in scattered showers and storms along with falling temperatures. Upon stalling out on top of us, waves of potentially heavy rainfall will be possible through the end of the week.

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Houston weather: Scattered storms likely Wednesday
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Concerns for heavy rain will persist through Friday as a front stalls and a few rounds of storms that could drop 4-6" of rain. Storms will begin today with the arrival of a cold front, so watch for a few strong storms from midday today through the afternoon. A risk for flooding will extend from early Thursday through early Saturday. Easter Sunday is looking nice for now.

Wednesday morning Houston-area weather forecast
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We are still on track for a big rain event playing out Wednesday through Saturday. Highest risk for flooding is expected to be on Thursday and Friday with some heavy downpours likely. Cold front is expected to roll into SE Texas early Wednesday AM bringing some showers and storms. We are under a Cat. 1 out of 5 threat for a few severe storms Wednesday with the main threats being large hail and an isolated damaging wind gust. Front will stall to our south and waves of rain will push through the next few days. A few flooding issues may pop up so stay alert and make sure to have the FOX 26 weather app on your phone. It will get cooler for the rest of the week too with the coolest days likely on Thursday and Friday. Most of this rain should push out in time for Easter Sunday plans.

Tuesday evening weather forecast with Meteorologist Remeisha Shade
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We are still on track for a big rain event playing out Wednesday through Saturday. The highest risk for flooding is expected to be on Thursday and Friday with some heavy downpours likely. A cold front is expected to roll into SE Texas early Wednesday AM bringing some showers and storms. We are under a Cat. 1 out of 5 threat for a few severe storms Wednesday with the main threats being large hail and an isolated damaging wind gust. A front will stall to our south and waves of rain will push through the next few days. A few flooding issues may pop up so stay alert and make sure to have the FOX 26 weather app on your phone. It will get cooler for the rest of the week too with the coolest days likely on Thursday and Friday. Most of this rain should push out in time for Easter Sunday plans. Have a great night!

Houston weather: Muggy Tuesday morning, then breezy and very warm again
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We're still expecting potential for flooding Thursday and Good Friday as a cold front moves in and stalls over our area. Exact locations are not possible just yet, but a widespread 4-6" of rain looks likely with a few heavier spots possible. Today will be windy and warm with near record highs again. A cold front arrives Wednesday bringing a risk for strong storms followed by the rocky setup for late this week. So far Easter Sunday looks OK with isolated showers and temps in the 60s and 70s.

Tuesday morning Houston-weather update
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This week leading up to Easter Sunday will be eventful with near record temperatures and the potential for several inches of rain! First, let's start off with the heat. Get ready for a toasty Tuesday with afternoon highs once again close to 90. Rain chances Tuesday are at only 10%. Unsettled pattern returns Wednesday morning as a cold front makes its way in and stalls. This will set the stage for some strong storms and heavy downpours Wednesday, followed by multiple waves of rain Thursday through Saturday. There's the potential Wednesday through Saturday for widespread 3-6" totals with isolated higher amounts. Stay alert and be prepared for some flooding issues late week, especially Friday. The good news is that most of the rain is expected to move out just in time for Easter Sunday. Make sure to grab the FOX 26 weather app so that you can keep track of all of the big weather changes this week!

Monday evening weather forecast with Meteorologist Remeisha Shade
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This week leading up to Easter Sunday will be eventful with near record temperatures and the potential for several inches of rain! First, let's start off with the heat. After temperatures near 90 today, get ready for a toasty Tuesday with afternoon highs once again close to 90. Rain chances are pretty low tonight and tomorrow at only 10%. Unsettled pattern returns Wednesday morning as a cold front makes its way in and stalls. This will set the stage for some strong storms and heavy downpours Wednesday, followed by multiple waves of rain Thursday through Saturday. There's the potential Wednesday through Saturday for widespread 3-6" totals with isolated higher amounts. Stay alert and be prepared for some flooding issues late week, especially Friday. The good news is that most of the rain is expected to move out just in time for Easter Sunday. Make sure to grab the FOX 26 weather app so that you can keep track of all of the big weather changes this week! Have a great night!

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Monday afternoon weather forecast with  Meteorologist John Dawson
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This week with be a "roller coaster" with a mixture of record highs to start the week, then heavy rain to end the week. Highs today should reach the upper 80s inland which would set new record highs (current record for Houston 87?) with muggy breezes and minimal rain chances. Now, beginning with a front on Wednesday and continuing through Saturday, we could be in for several rounds of heavy rain. It's too early to pinpoint exact locations, but flooding is a concern late this week, so stay weather alert.

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