Houston, Texas – Residents across Southeast Texas could face two separate weather hazards within 24 hours, beginning with thunderstorms late Sunday and shifting to dangerous fire conditions by Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston, a cold front moving through the region Sunday evening may trigger strong to severe thunderstorms, especially across the Piney Woods region including Crockett and Livingston, where a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather is in place. The greater Houston area, including College Station, Columbus, and Galveston, remains under a Marginal Risk for storms capable of producing strong wind gusts and hail.
Storms are expected to develop along the advancing front late Sunday afternoon and evening before pushing offshore overnight.
Behind the front, much drier air and strengthening north winds will create critical fire weather conditions Monday morning through Monday evening. A Fire Weather Watch covers areas generally along and west of the I-45 corridor and along the Texas coast, including Houston, Katy, Brenham, Sugar Land, and College Station.
Forecasters expect wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph with relative humidity dropping to 18–25 percent, conditions that can allow fires to spread rapidly in dry grass or brush.
Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning, secure trailer chains, and never park vehicles on dry grass, as sparks could ignite fast-moving fires. Anyone who spots smoke or flames should report it immediately to local authorities.
The fire risk should gradually ease Monday evening, but additional advisories may be issued if dry and windy conditions persist across Southeast Texas.
