Houston, TX – Residents across Southeast Texas should prepare for a wetter end to the week as a cold front is expected to move through the region late Thursday, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and the potential for locally heavy rainfall. Forecasters warn that the system may slow commutes and create minor flooding concerns in parts of the Houston metro.
According to the National Weather Service Houston-Galveston, a line of showers and thunderstorms will form ahead of and along the approaching cold front. Some storms may become strong, and locally heavy downpours are possible. The Weather Prediction Center has placed areas north and northwest of Houston under a Level 1 of 4 Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall.
Timing remains somewhat uncertain as this forecast is still several days out, but current guidance suggests rain chances increase Thursday afternoon and continue into the evening as the front pushes through. Forecasters stress that both the evolution of the storms and the amount of rainfall could shift as new data arrives.
While widespread flooding is not expected at this time, repeated heavy rainfall over the same areas could lead to minor issues with drainage and standing water on roadways. Gusty winds may accompany stronger thunderstorms.
Residents across Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Galveston, Brazoria, and surrounding counties are encouraged to remain weather-aware throughout the week and stay tuned for updated forecasts, especially as Thursday approaches.
Local officials advise monitoring real-time alerts, avoiding flooded roads, and giving extra time for evening travel should thunderstorms arrive during the commute.
