Houston weather: Storms likely Wednesday evening, early Thursday morning

Threat for severe weather will increase late tonight and stick around through early Thursday morning for much of SE Texas. Main window for strong to severe storms will be from 10PM tonight until 7AM Thursday. Strong to severe storms are expected to build in around 10-11 PM tonight from the north rolling into Huntsville & Livingston. Then by Midnight - 1 AM, rain and storms should drop into the Houston area. Models are showing more showers and storms around 4-6 AM and another possible round by 8-9 AM just ahead of the cold front. Severe risk tonight is highest in our northern counties at 2/5 with a 1/5 threat in the southern areas. Large hail, 60-70 MPH winds and heavy downpours will be the main threats. However, there is a 2-5% tornado threat as well so stay alert! We should dry out behind the front Thursday afternoon and evening. Friday looks bright and lovely but Saturday is trending wetter. Look for a decent shot for rain for a big chunk of Saturday, winding down early Sunday. Make sure to keep track of all the changing weather by downloading the FOX 26 Weather App on your phone!