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In brief: We have expanded a Stage 2 flood alert to cover the entire region today as a storm system passes through. The greatest likelihood of flooding appears to be to the southwest of Houston, but all areas will be vulnerable this morning. Unfolding flooding event As we look at …
Read MoreIn brief: Our confidence is increasing in the likelihood of heavy rain across the Houston metro area on Thursday morning, perhaps around sunrise or a few hours later. Flash flooding is possible in the strongest storms. The overall forecast from the post we published this morning remains more or less …
Read MoreIn brief: Today and Thursday should bring the region our heaviest rains yet this month, with the potential for very high rainfall rates. We are concerned about the potential for street flooding, and have an ongoing Stage 1 flood alert for the entire region. We will monitor today for the …
Read MoreIn brief: The rest of this week will see the potential for storms in the Houston region, and as of right now Wednesday looks to have the most widespread activity. Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall within stronger thunderstorms, and the cumulative effect of multiple rounds of rainfall, we …
Read MoreIn brief: Good afternoon. Matt and I have seen enough data to put a Stage 1 flood alert into place beginning today, and to remain place until further notice. In truth we can probably expire it Wednesday or Thursday, but we want to see how the pattern evolves before setting …
Read MoreIn brief: Temperatures in the Houston region soared into the upper 90s this weekend, but with the departure of high pressure our atmosphere has now been cracked open to storm activity. There will be a healthy chance of showers and thunderstorms all week, which will help keep a lid on …
Read MoreIn brief: In today’s post we discuss the best tool we have for determining “heat” during the summer time months, something called the wet bulb globe temperature. And we’re going to need this tool for the weekend, when air temperatures should spike into the upper 90s. Next week looks significantly …
Read MoreIn brief: A decaying front will provide the spark for some shower and thunderstorm chances today. Not everyone will see rain for sure, but a few locations may see heavy showers. After today we start drying out and heating up, with the weekend looking especially warm. Some locations will approach …
Read MoreIn brief: A decaying front will provide the spark for some shower and thunderstorm chances today. Not everyone will see rain for sure, but a few locations may see heavy showers. After today we start drying out and heating up, with the weekend looking especially warm. Some locations will approach …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston will see typical June weather this week before temperatures spike this weekend. Highs in the upper 90s will coincide with an influx of Saharan dust that will make for hazy skies and deep red sunsets. Some relief may arrive next week. Tuesday If you liked Monday’s weather, …
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