Heavy flooding, severe storms with tornadoes in the Houston-area
There is the chance for very heavy rain which could lead to additional flooding along the rivers and creeks that are still swollen from the flooding over the last few weeks. The northeastern portion of the viewing area is under a 4/4 ‘High’ risk for flooding. The Flood Watch for areas near & north of I-10 including Houston from continues until 7 am Friday. An additional 2-4″ of rain is possible for these areas with isolated amounts up to 6″. Most of the viewing are is under a Tornado Watch until 10 pm. Any storms that develop have the chance of bringing large hail, strong winds and even an isolated tornado. The severe threat will end late tonight, but there is the chance for a few showers to continue into Friday morning.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for Austin County in southeastern Texas until 6 p.m. The warning has been extended for Harris County until 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Liberty and Chambers County until 7:45 p.m.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
A flood watch is in effect from 1 p.m. today through 7 a.m. tomorrow. Isolated rain north of Houston this morning, then stormy beginning mid to late afternoon. Highs near 85.
