Houston will see a small chance of rain today, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 85 degrees. Starting Friday, showers and thunderstorms are expected after 1 p.m. with a 50 percent chance, along with southeast winds, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flooding is possible over the weekend.
"The next front looks to plow across Texas on Saturday and it will bring a threat for some heavy rain and storms for most of SE Texas," as reported by Click2Houston. Rainfall could cause street flooding in some areas, with a 100 percent chance of precipitation expected. The low-pressure system bringing this front is closer to the region than previous fronts, increasing the risk of severe weather.
Houstonians face both flood and wildfire risks due to dry conditions. "Burn bans are remain in effect across the area with only a few counties left without bans." Residents are advised to avoid leaving fires unattended and not to drive or park over tall grass. "Our strongest cold front this season moves through next Tuesday bringing temperatures in the 70s with sunny skies and lows in the 50s," providing cooler and clearer weather, as mentioned by Click2Houston.
