HOUSTON, Texas – Thunderstorms building late this week could bring heavy downpours and brief flooding across southeast Texas, with Houston and surrounding counties facing the highest storm chances Thursday into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston, a weak boundary draped over the region will fuel scattered storms each afternoon. Rain chances rise to 70% Thursday in parts of Fort Bend, Galveston, and Wharton counties, while Houston could see highs near 95 degrees before storms develop. A marginal risk of excessive rainfall—level one on a four-tier scale—remains in place both Thursday and Friday.
The main impacts will be locally heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential street flooding if storms repeatedly track over the same neighborhoods. Afternoon commuters may face slowdowns on major roadways like I-45 and U.S. 59 during downpours.
Residents are urged to remain weather-aware, charge devices, and allow extra time for travel in case of water-covered roads. While the flooding threat is limited, conditions could worsen if storms linger over the metro area.
Showers and storms are expected daily through the weekend, with heat and humidity persisting when skies clear. Additional advisories may be issued if rainfall totals climb.
