Weather Alert: Severe Storms Coming to Southeast Texas This Weekend

Severe storms approaching Southeast Texas with dark clouds and lightning.

News Summary

A weather alert has been issued for Southeast Texas as severe storms are forecasted to hit the region this weekend. Residents in Houston and nearby areas should prepare for potential tornadoes, hail, and heavy downpours. The storms are expected to start Saturday morning, with peak intensity around 3 PM. A weather impact alert is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM. Flooding is also a concern, particularly in Harris County, so residents are urged to stay informed and take precautions.

Weather Alert: Severe Storms Coming to Southeast Texas This Weekend

Attention to all residents in Houston and surrounding areas! This weekend is shaping up to be quite the weather spectacle, as a series of severe storms are on the horizon, bringing with them a host of concerns including tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. It’s time to prepare and stay informed!

What to Expect

The severe weather risk has been rated at a 2 out of 5 for most of Southeast Texas, but those living northeast of Houston should be extra vigilant, with a risk level of 3 out of 5. It sounds serious, doesn’t it? And it is! We are expecting heavy downpours alongside hail and damaging winds throughout the day on Saturday.

So, here’s the timeline of when you can expect these storms:

Saturday Morning at 6 AM: Storms and showers are anticipated in San Antonio.
11 AM: Rain and storms will begin moving east along I-10, drawing closer to the Houston area.
1 PM: Get ready! Thunderstorms and more showers are predicted to start in Houston, extending both north and south of the city.
3 PM: The strongest storms are likely to hit northern Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto counties, with a chance for hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes!
6 PM: The storm will continue to push east, bringing heavy rain with it.
8 PM: The storm system will continue to move east, improving conditions in the western regions but keeping it stormy from Liberty to Freeport.

Overnight into Sunday morning, keep in mind that lingering showers and storms may still be around, though the initial forecasts may have overestimated their intensity. If you have weekend plans, it’s definitely wise to keep an eye on those weather alerts!

When to Stay Inside

A Weather Impact Alert has been declared for Saturday from 2 PM to 11 PM, which coincides with the passage of a cold front. This is when you’ll want to take extra caution. Isolated thunderstorms, known as “discrete cells,” may pop up and have the potential to create isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. The storms could produce hail sizes ranging from 1 to 2 inches in diameter and winds gusting between 58 to 74 mph.

Conditions in the atmosphere are unstable right now due to significant wind shear ahead of the cold front, which could potentially increase the severity of these storms. Neighborhoods in regions like Pasadena, Baytown, Friendswood, and Deer Park should be particularly mindful of the rain since heavy downpours could lead to flooding.

Flooding Concerns

We can’t overlook the risk of flooding, especially in Harris County. Doppler radar has already indicated up to 2 inches of rainfall, with an additional inch or two likely throughout the day sweeping over the Houston metro area. A flood advisory has been issued for Harris County until 6:45 PM, so stay alert!

To wrap it all up, make sure you have a plan in place. Monitor weather alerts closely, keep your umbrella handy, and don’t forget to stay safe this weekend. With the cold front on its way, it seems like some cooler and drier weather may greet us on Sunday, with temperatures potentially dropping to the 50s and even 40s by Monday and Tuesday.

Stay informed, stay safe, and let’s navigate these storms together!