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Houston Faces Street Flooding Threats as Storms Return Friday

Forecasters warn that saturated soils will amplify flooding dangers even as rain chances persist through the Father’s Day weekend

Houston will see daily chances for downpours this weekend. High temperatures will be kept slightly cooler, thanks to clouds and storms.
The High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model expects scattered downpours across Southeast Texas at 7 a.m. Friday. While rain may not be as widespread as it was Thursday, slower commute times are still likely.
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The High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model's forecast for 3 p.m. Saturday includes scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across the Houston metro area. 

Overview

  • A Weather Impact Alert warns of scattered thunderstorms from 2–6 p.m. on Friday with a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) for street flooding during the evening commute.
  • Thursday’s heavy downpours caused slow traffic, airport delays and confirmed two tornadoes in Wharton County, one packing 100-mph winds.
  • Saturated soils in East Harris County, northern Galveston County and coastal zones including Bay City, Port Lavaca and Palacios heighten flash-flooding concerns.
  • Weekend forecasts show 40–60% daily rain chances on Saturday and Sunday with a reduced flood threat dropping to Marginal (Level 1).
  • High temperatures may range from the lower 80s under persistent clouds to near 90 °F if the sun breaks through scattered skies.