"Houston Braces for Severe Weather and Weekend Rain Threats"

The South is facing a severe weather threat, including possible tornadoes and flooding, through Monday as a new storm system brings heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The wet pattern is expected to last through Monday, with the potential for localized flooding and severe thunderstorms in areas from eastern Texas to the Southeast. Rainfall forecasts predict 1 to 3 inches of rain in various regions, with the possibility of heavier totals in some areas.