HOUSTON \u2013 A flood watch has been issued for Harris County, as well as Brazos, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Madison, Montgomery, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton counties. <\/p>\n
The watch goes into effect 3 a.m. Friday and ends 4 a.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n
Street FloodingKnow the difference<\/p>\n
Watch for street flooding and ponding, and give yourself extra time for morning and evening commutes. Flooding is the main concern, as some areas could pick up to 4 inches of rain. <\/p>\n
Over 3 inches of rain in some spots<\/p>\n
Strong to severe storms are expected to develop on Friday, producing strong winds and hail. Thankfully, the risk is marginal.<\/p>\n
Isolated strong to severe storms possible<\/p>\n
If you look at the list below, a marginal risk generally means short-lived but intense storms with isolated coverage.<\/p>\n
Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories (National Weather Service Detroit)Now let\u2019s talk about timing:<\/p>\n
Late Thursday through the pre-dawn hours Friday, rounds of rain begin to move in.<\/p>\n
Scattered Moderate to heavy rain possible<\/p>\n
The rain becomes more widespread through the morning commute and will continue through 10 a.m. <\/p>\n
A wet situation for Friday morning commute<\/p>\n
There will be a brief break from rain before lunch. By Friday noon another wave of showers and storms move in. <\/p>\n
another wave of rain and storms<\/p>\n
Friday evening into Friday night, downpours continue and we could see the heaviest of the rain from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watch for high water spots.<\/p>\n
Watch for strong storms<\/p>\n
As the rain moves east, Southeast Texas will begin to clear before midnight.<\/p>\n
Rain and storms continue to move east Friday night, clearing most of southeast Texas before midnight.<\/p>\n
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