Houston residents should brace for a potentially stormy weekend as forecasters predict a chance of severe weather. According to the National Weather Service's latest forecast, today could see showers and thunderstorms kicking in, mainly after 4 p.m., with a continued threat running through early next week. Houston is facing a 30 percent chance of rain tonight and into Saturday morning, with thunderstorms possibly rolling in after 5 a.m. The weather outlook worsens for Saturday night with rain chances ramping up to 60 percent.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has also weighed in on the situation. They've flagged south central and southeastern Texas with a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms for Saturday through to Saturday night. "Strong storms may impact portions of south central and southeastern Texas Saturday through Saturday night, accompanied by at least some risk for severe weather," the SPC stated in an outlook published on March 15. The report also suggests that conditions could easily to turn dangerously inclement, with hail and even tornadoes possible in the more intense storms.

Moving into Sunday and Monday, the weather is expected to improve somewhat with a lesser chance of severe weather. Sunday might still bring showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., but by Monday, the city is looking to mostly sunny skies with a high near 69, offering a brief respite from the rain. However, this reprieve may be short-lived as the chance of showers crops back up on Wednesday, according to the NWS forecast.

On top of the adverse weather predictions, the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement early this morning for regions including College Station TX, Bryan TX, and Lake Bryan TX. Residents in these areas should be on high alert until 7:15 AM CDT, the statement cites on X. As the weekend progresses, those planning outdoor activities should remain vigilant and to stay tuned to updates as this storm pattern develops.

A special weather statement has been issued for College Station TX, Bryan TX and Lake Bryan TX until 7:15 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/wvGJCHVscH

— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) March 15, 2024