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Houston, TX Weather Nov 3: Cold Front Brings Storms, Heavy Rain
Houston, TX – Millions of residents across Southeast Texas face the possibility of strong thunderstorms, locally heavy rainfall and isolated severe weather Tuesday, Nov. 3, as an approaching cold fron
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-03T10:38:41.941Z
Houston, TX – Millions of residents across Southeast Texas face the possibility of strong thunderstorms, locally heavy rainfall and isolated severe weather Tuesday, Nov. 3, as an approaching cold front moves through the Houston metropolitan area and toward the Gulf Coast.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston Galveston, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Forecasters have identified a marginal severe weather risk, Level 1 of 5, primarily east of Interstate 45.
Storms Could Bring Strong Winds and Isolated Tornadoes The approaching cold front is expected to move across Southeast Texas in stages Tuesday.
Forecasters estimate the front will arrive across the Brazos Valley between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., reach the Houston metropolitan area between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and move through coastal bays and islands between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Strong wind gusts are among the primary concerns, while an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
The National Weather Service also identifies a marginal excessive rainfall risk, Level 1 of 4, with the greatest concern for heavy rainfall near and north of Interstate 10.
Localized street flooding could develop where thunderstorms produce intense rainfall over an extended period.
Cooler Temperatures Follow the Front Tuesday's temperatures are expected to reach 75 to 84 degrees before cooler air arrives behind the front.
Overnight lows will fall into the 50s and lower 60s inland, while coastal communities should remain between 57 and 64 degrees.
Wednesday will bring generally drier conditions, with Houston reaching approximately 76 degrees.
Rain chances return Thursday, increasing to 45% in Houston, 60% in Galveston and 65% in Bay City.
Residents should monitor changing weather conditions, avoid flooded roadways and maintain multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
Updated forecasts are available at weather.gov/Houston.