Weekend flood threat for Houston brings next meaningful rain chance

Thursday’s Forecast

Thursday will feel good with lower humidity and highs in the 80s! There will be a mix of clouds and sun.

Thursday AfternoonStormy Saturday Coming Up:

The next front looks to plow across Texas on Saturday and it will bring a threat for some heavy rain and storms for most of SE Texas.

The difference for Saturday is that the area of low pressure driving the cold front will be much closer to us than Tuesday’s front. The closer the source of the storm, the more the intense rain and storms can be.

In fact, because we have been so dry for over a month, if some areas get too much rain too quickly, that’s a good recipe for possible street flooding in some areas. That’s why we’re under a 2 out of 4 threat for flash flooding on Saturday.

Burn bans are remain in effect across the area with only a few counties left without bans. While the introduction of some rain chances this week are good in terms of bringing some rain chances, however, we would need a few weeks in a row of consistent fronts with lots of rain before they would likely take off some of the burn bans.

Burn Bans

Avoid spark-causing activities, as fires can flare up fast.

Never leave a fire burning unattended or without purpose.

Secure tow chains to prevent dragging and sparking.

Don’t drive or park over tall grass.

Avoid tossing lit cigarettes onto the ground.

Your extended forecast:

Our strongest cold front this season moves through next Tuesday bringing temperatures in the 70s with sunny skies and lows in the 50s. Just in time for Halloween!

10 Day Forecast

Click 2 Pins

If you notice interesting weather in your neighborhood, share your photos and videos with KPRC 2 at Click2Pins!

Anthony’s Weather Lab

Houston’s weather and other cool things explained by KPRC 2’s Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez

Weekend flood threat for Houston brings next meaningful rain chance

Tags: