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Dark clouds hover over downtown Houston on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
The greater Houston area could see a total of 4 inches of rainfall over the next several days — though it’s possible an isolated thunderstorm could produce that same amount in a single day.
The National Weather Service’s Houston/Galveston branch predicts that, starting Friday, showers are possible every day through the middle of next week. Though they are no longer expecting strong or severe storms, local meteorologists say a few showers and lightning strikes remain possible.
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service’s forecast as of March 6, 2026.
The highest chance for heavy rainfall will be Saturday to Sunday and then again Tuesday to Thursday.
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Most areas in the greater Houston region will see isolated, light rain showers in anticipation of a cold front Saturday afternoon. Rain is expected every day from Friday to Wednesday for much of Texas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
NWS had previously predicted a greater chance of severe weather and thunderstorms this weekend, but downgraded its concerns Friday morning.
NWS is warning about the risk of flash flooding in streets, if there should be rapid rainfall over a short period of time. Creeks and bayous could see a rapid rise in water levels, NWS said, but they are likely not going to exceed their banks.