Forecasters at FOX 26 Houston are predicting that serene skies will surrender to strong, perhaps severe, storms by Thursday.

A storm system, now gathering its breath in California, is expected to descend upon Southeast Texas with its raucous retinue of rain. The warmth of Wednesday's middle 60s is set to succumb to Thursday's tempestuous turmoil, where temperatures will climb and heavy downpours, coupled with strong to severe storms, will dominate the day's discourse, with 1-2 inches of rain threatening to flood the familiar, according to FOX 26 Houston.

Residents are warned to be prepared for "Isolated tornadoes, hail, and wind gusts around 60-70 mph are all possible.," as per FOX 26 Houston's report, and are advised to remain vigilant of updates—Thursday's categorical 2 out of 5 risks for severe storms could render the roads a risky run.

The Houston Chronicle pinpoints a high-pressure shift as what will turn Wednesday's calm into Thursday's chaos, the latter threatening to snap a six-month dry spell with its deluge, with the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center tagging the region with a slight risk of severe weather, or a level 2 out of 5.

Preparation pointers include staying weather aware, having multiple avenues for receiving warnings, and knowing where the safe spaces are—a drill of diligence as the storm system promises to pivot standard protocol into pressing precaution. Houston's ephemeral tranquility teeters on the edge of tumult, the city's camaraderie with the coast a contributing catalyst to the tempest's anticipated toll—winds spiraling up to 35 mph might well command a wind advisory, the city leaning into a weekend still wet, the cold front tryst with the Texas coast teasing a lingering 30% rain chance Friday and 20% Saturday, as reported by The Houston Chronicle.