Houston weather: Dry Friday evening but expect rain, storms Mother's Day weekend
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Flood Watch is in effect for Jackson, Colorado, Wharton & Matagorda counties from 1a.m. Saturday until 7 p.m. Sunday. An additional 2-3" of rain is possible over the weekend with isolated higher amounts mainly W/SW of Houston. 1-2" can't be ruled out for parts of Houston. So make sure you grab the rain gear before you venture out for weekend plans that might include mom. Heaviest rain will likely fall west of I-45 with a low risk for a few strong to severe storms as well. So stay alert over the weekend and make sure you have the FOX 26 WX App downloaded on your phone for the latest. Unsettled weather continues next week with a shot for showers and storms daily. Temperatures also stay warm through next week with highs in the 80s and plenty of humidity.

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Houston weather: Steamy Friday, but mainly dry
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We're in for another steamy but mostly dry day with only isolated rain on Friday. But be on the lookout for downpours and storms to increase over the weekend, especially southwest where a few stronger storms could prompt flooding concerns once again. A Flood Watch is in effect for Colorado, Wharton, Matagorda and Jackson counties from 1 AM Saturday through 7 PM Sunday so be sure to include an umbrella in your Mother's Day plans.

Houston weather: Warm Thursday evening with slim chance of rain
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Most of your Thursday night should be dry with only a 10% chance for rain. The end of our work week will feature very warm and steamy weather for Friday with only a small chance for an isolated shower or storm and temperatures near 90 degrees! The warm and humid weather continues through the weekend, but rain and storm chances will be on the increase. Look for a 50% chance for showers and storms this weekend with the best chance for heavy rain west of Interstate 45. That means your outdoors Mother's Day plans may get interrupted by rain, especially during the afternoon. Unsettled weather sticks around much of next week with chances for showers and storms daily. A weak front tries to make it into the area late Monday & early Tuesday but won't bring any major changes other than a wind shift. Download our FOX 26 weather app to stay up to date with the latest alerts and radar scans while on the go!

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Houston weather: Warm Thursday with isolated afternoon storms
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After days of heavy storms and severe weather, the next two days will be very warm and humid with only isolated rain. Heat index values could reach the low to mid 90s. Beginning this Mother's Day weekend and continuing through next week, we're back in a pattern with a daily round of scattered downpours and highs in the mid 80s.

Houston weather: Heavy rain showers decrease Wednesday evening
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Flood Watch is ending tonight but the ground remains saturated and any additional rain could lead to a few more flooding problems. So still exercise caution as you travel around the area and avoid any flooded roads from recent heavy rainfall. Some parts of SE Texas picked up anywhere from 2-7" of rain over the last 24 hours! There will be a few showers and storms around, especially early tonight. But overall, coverage of rain tonight and the next few days will be much lower. Threat for excessive rain is decreasing and we should get more dry time for Thursday & Friday with only a 30% chance for showers and storms. Temperatures are heating up with plenty of humidity. Plan on warm and steamy weather for Mother's day weekend with spotty storms around, especially during the afternoon and evening. Unsettled pattern will keep going through the middle of next week. Download our FOX 26 Weather App for instant access to radar, alerts and other tools & info to help keep you safe during inclement weather.

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Houston weather: Flood watch in effect Wednesday afternoon, storms still possible
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Coverage of storms for the rest of today will be much less widespread than this morning, but do still expect pulses of downpours through the afternoon and early evening. The end of the work week is trending drier which will be a nice break, but scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast through Mother's Day weekend and beyond so our soggy weather pattern continues for now.

Flood watch in effect through Wednesday evening, storms likely to continue through morning
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Severe storms and very heavy rain will impact the Houston-Galveston area through mid-morning with some improvement expected after midday. Our weather is likely to get much warmer with only isolated storms Thursday with a slightly higher rain chance returning from Friday through the Mother's Day weekend.

Houston weather: Additional rain possible across the area on Wednesday
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Models are showing another big round of heavy rain and storms possible Wednesday morning through early afternoon. We remain under a moderate risk for excessive rainfall that could lead to additional flooding through Wednesday evening. Always remember, turn around, don't drown. Unsettled pattern sticks around for the next week with chances for showers and storms daily. That means parts of Mother's Day on Sunday could be a little soggy. Make sure to download our FOX 26 weather app to keep track of any alerts and flood threat. You'll also find many other useful features. Stay safe and make sure to avoid any flooded areas!

Houston-weather: Unsettled rain pattern to continue for the next several days
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Areal Flood Watch continues for most of SE Texas including the Houston area until 7 PM Wednesday. Some parts of Harris & Montgomery counties picked up around 2-5" of rain today from storms that produced torrential rainfall in a short period of time. Showers & storms should be less widespread this evening and tonight but flood threat will remain elevated. Look for patchy fog possible tonight with a few more showers and storms. Then models are showing another big round of heavy rain and storms possible Wednesday morning through early afternoon. We remain under a moderate risk for excessive rainfall that could lead to additional flooding through Wednesday evening. Always remember, turn around, don't drown. Unsettled pattern sticks around for the next week with chances for showers and storms daily. That means parts of Mother's Day on Sunday could be a little soggy. Make sure to download our FOX 26 weather app to keep track of any alerts and flood threat. You'll also find many other useful features. Stay safe and make sure to avoid any flooded areas!

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Houston Weather: Flood watch through Wednesday, bringing heavy rain over weekend
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A flood watch is in effect across our area today and tomorrow. Downpours produced up to 4" of rain in NW Harris Co. yesterday and there's a good chance for additional heavy rain through tomorrow and scattered storms daily through the weekend. Remember to never drive through high water because it's very dangerous and at the very least, it can total your car, so stay alert for weather warnings.