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Houston Alert, Severe Thunderstorms and Tornado Risk Amid Heavy Travel Season

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Published on December 26, 2024
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Houston is expecting wet weather today, with the National Weather Service forecasting "showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon," and "some of the storms could be severe." Fog may also reduce visibility starting around 10 a.m. Highs will be near 73 degrees, with breezy conditions as winds shift from east to southwest."Chance of precipitation is 80%" indicates heavy rainfall, possibly exceeding one or two inches, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe weather is expected in Houston Thursday, with "damaging wind and even a few tornadoes Thursday." "9.1 million Texans are expected to travel more than 50 miles for the year-end holidays," making conditions worse, especially with "patchy dense fog" in the morning reducing visibility. A cold front will bring thunderstorms with "damaging winds of up to 60 mph and even an isolated, brief tornado." Drivers and residents should stay alert for updates, as reported by Houston Chronicle.

This weekend in Houston, a "weak cold front" will stall, bringing above-normal temperatures and keeping a "20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms" on Friday night and a "30 percent chance" on Saturday. Sunday may be sunnier, but temperatures will rise before another front arrives on New Year's Eve, causing a sharp drop. New Year's Day should be mostly sunny with a high near 62. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather changes via reliable sources like the National Weather Service.