Houstonians, grab your umbrellas - it's going to be a wild ride! An ABC13 Weather Watch has been issued due to strong to severe thunderstorms potentially hitting our area this evening.
A cold front is expected to move in tonight, bringing rain chances for the city up to 70% by evening. However, it's not just your average rain showers - isolated severe storms are possible ahead of and along the front, especially north of I-10. Damaging winds, large hail, and even a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
The storm prediction model is giving southeast Texas only a 5-15% chance of being near a severe thunderstorm today and tonight, with a slight possibility of tornadoes in Louisiana if the storms do turn severe. Heavy rain totals are also expected in some areas, potentially causing temporary flooding on streets.
But before you worry too much, marathon weekend isn't looking as chilly as it could have - at least not yet. Friday's front will bring back more typical winter weather by Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the upper 50s on both days. Temperatures during the marathon on Sunday are expected to be in the low-to-mid 40s.
Now, about those other freezes... There aren't any forecasted for the next 10 days, but as we head into February, signs suggest a colder pattern will develop across Canada and the US. So, while it's not imminent, winter is still on its way.
Stay ahead of the storm with our 13 Alert Radar Maps, which show areas most at risk of severe weather. And if you have any photos or videos to share, send them our way!
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A cold front is expected to move in tonight, bringing rain chances for the city up to 70% by evening. However, it's not just your average rain showers - isolated severe storms are possible ahead of and along the front, especially north of I-10. Damaging winds, large hail, and even a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
The storm prediction model is giving southeast Texas only a 5-15% chance of being near a severe thunderstorm today and tonight, with a slight possibility of tornadoes in Louisiana if the storms do turn severe. Heavy rain totals are also expected in some areas, potentially causing temporary flooding on streets.
But before you worry too much, marathon weekend isn't looking as chilly as it could have - at least not yet. Friday's front will bring back more typical winter weather by Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the upper 50s on both days. Temperatures during the marathon on Sunday are expected to be in the low-to-mid 40s.
Now, about those other freezes... There aren't any forecasted for the next 10 days, but as we head into February, signs suggest a colder pattern will develop across Canada and the US. So, while it's not imminent, winter is still on its way.
Stay ahead of the storm with our 13 Alert Radar Maps, which show areas most at risk of severe weather. And if you have any photos or videos to share, send them our way!
This message was brought to you by ABC13 - stay weather-aware with us!
. I know Houston's not exactly beachy, but can't we just have a dry spell for once? On a more interesting note, have you guys tried those new acai bowls at The Breakfast Klub downtown? 
A 70% chance of rain? That's just great, because who doesn't love walking in the pouring rain with their fancy running shoes all day? 
And don't even get me started on the hail and tornado warnings... like I need to carry a umbrella and a pillow in my backpack too. 
. I know some people are already stressed about the marathon on Sunday and this bad weather is just adding to it 
. But, you know what? You guys in Houston are strong and resilient 
. Just make sure to stay safe, grab those umbrellas, and follow the weather updates 
. And hey, at least the cold front will bring some winter vibes by Saturday 
. Let's just take things one stormy night at a time 
i mean, 70% chance of rain? that's like a normal day in houston for me 
and damaging winds and hail? yeah right, like we didn't see that coming 
i'm still holding out for some sunshine on marathon weekend tho 
️ fingers crossed it doesn't get all gloomy 
and the possibility of tornadoes? Like we didn't already have enough traffic to deal with 
. At least it'll break up the monotony of all the new developments around here 
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. And yeah, marathon weekend isn't going to be all bad - it'll probably still be a good time to stay dry 
️. Can't forget that winter is heading our way, though 
... signs in Canada already showing colder temps coming soon 
️ And can we please get some decent weather forecast instead of just "it's gonna rain" or "severe storms are possible"? 
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! Damaging winds, large hail, even a brief tornado? 
no thanks 
I'm gonna stay indoors with my umbrella 
and some hot tea 
️ can't wait for the weekend tho 
when it's supposed to be chillier 
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. On a more positive note, I love that ABC13 is bringing us those radar maps – so handy for staying ahead of the storm 
. at least the marathon weekend is still gonna be alright for you guys 
!