Flood Watch issued for Greater Houston starting early Friday

Houston weather: Storm Alert for Friday

Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms with periods of heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding with 2-4" common and 5"+ possible. A Flood Watch has been issued for much of Southeast Texas.

HOUSTON - A Flood Watch has been issued for Southeast Texas as meteorologists track possible storms and flooding for Friday.

Houston weather: Friday Flood Watch

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The Flood Watch is set to go into effect at 3 a.m. Friday morning.

The FOX 26 weather team already has a Storm Alert in place for Friday. Waves of rain will move in from the west, potentially bringing widespread storms and flooding.

MORE: Scattered rain for Thursday; FOX 26 Storm Alert in effect Friday

The Flood Watch is set to end at 4 a.m. Saturday.

Cooler, comfortable weekend

What's next:

Behind the front, a much cooler and drier air mass settles in. Highs drop into the 70s with morning lows in the 50s. 

Sunshine returns with lower humidity, setting up a beautiful weekend across Southeast Texas.