Rain chances climb to 40% Friday, ABC13 Weather Watch for Saturday’s storms

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Tropical moisture is back and so are the chances for rain. We’ve declared an ABC13 Weather Watch for Saturday because of the potential for severe wind gusts when the storms arrive late Saturday afternoon and early Saturday evening.

A few showers and thunderstorms may sneak into Southeast Texas from the northeast overnight. Whether or not they fizzle out, the clouds they spread overhead will again try to keep low temperatures from dropping below 80 in Houston. With higher levels of moisture in the atmosphere during the afternoon, rain chances peak around 40% and the heat index will peak closer to 105. The actual air temp will end up in the mid 90s. Any storm that pops up in the afternoon heat could pack strong wind gusts over 50 mph, and an isolated severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.

What should I know about Saturday’s ABC13 Weather Watch?

Saturday afternoon we expect storms to erupt in the heat ahead of a weak summer front. The front will increase the coverage of storms higher than what we’ll get Thursday or Friday, and because of the potential for severe wind gusts and street flooding with these storms, we wanted to give you an early heads up to pay close attention to the weather during the late afternoon and early evening. If you have outdoor plans, make sure you have a sturdy place you could seek shelter in should you cross paths with one of those strong or severe storms.

Are more storms possible on Sunday?

Yes, but they won’t be as strong as what develops Saturday because the atmosphere will not get as hot and there will be less moisture around. Your chance of getting rain Sunday afternoon is at 30%.

What’s happening in the tropics?

All is quiet in the Atlantic basin for now, but we are seeing signs it may come to life by mid August. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific remains very active. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

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Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

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