Severe Overnight Storms Expected in Houston: Stay Alert with FOX 26 Weather Update

Severe Overnight Storms Expected in Houston: Stay Alert with FOX 26 Weather Update

Residents of Houston should brace for strong storms overnight, as a weather alert has been issued for the area. The most significant rainfall is expected between midnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning, with anticipated totals ranging from one to two inches across the region. Some isolated locations may experience even higher amounts, potentially reaching three to five inches.

The latest forecast indicates that a new wave of heavy rain and storms is approaching from the west. It is predicted that these conditions will arrive in College Station around 1 a.m. and be expected to reach Houston between 3 and 4 a.m. The primary concerns include localized flooding on roads and wind gusts that could vary between 40 to 60 miles per hour.

As the storms pass by Wednesday morning, the threat of heavy rainfall will continue, with forecasts suggesting widespread totals of one to three inches, and isolated areas possibly receiving four to five inches.

Looking ahead, the chance of rain is anticipated to decrease later in the week, paving the way for a return to warmer conditions. By Friday and into the weekend, temperatures are expected to rise into the low 90s, accompanied by muggy weather that may make it feel even hotter.

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