Houston-area weather forecast 9/20

The effects of tropical storm Beta are already being felt along the Texas coastline and the outer rain bands will begin moving into the Houston-area later this afternoon. Expect the heaviest rain to hold off until Monday and Tuesday. A widespread 10"+ rainfall along our coast is expected before Beta moves out on Wednesday, with isolated higher amounts likely. Farther inland, totals will range between 4" and 6" with some spots picking up more than that. Totals will drop off rather significantly once you get north of Liberty, Harris, Fort Bend, and Wharton counties. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday for most of the area as well as a Tropical Storm Warning for our coastal counties including Harris, Fort Bend, and Wharton counties.