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Bertha’s rain bands push flash flood risk across Houston tonight

Bertha’s rain bands are drenching the Houston area this evening, triggering a flash flood warning for parts of southwest Harris and Fort Bend counties. Forecasters expect Stage 1 or low-end 2 flooding with some spots near 4 inches, especially west of I-45, as the bands drift north and west. The heaviest downpours should peak in 2–3 hours and taper after about 9–10 PM, with Bertha continuing west-southwest after making landfall east of Houston.

via Space City Weather|

#bertha #flash-flood #houston-weather

houston-weather2 months ago•3 min saved

Houston's Rainy Week: Widespread Showers with Uncertain Flood Risk

Houston picked up about 1–2 inches of rain today, with isolated spots near Inwood Forest measuring up to 4 inches; radar is quiet for now. Tuesday is expected to bring more showers, roughly 1–2 inches, with a similar pattern. A Gulf system could raise rain chances later in the week, and some models show potential heavy rainfall through Thursday, though forecast confidence is low due to track uncertainty. The flood alert remains at Stage 2 with a possible escalation to Stage 3 if trends worsen. This isn’t Harvey—it’s a different setup, but a real flood risk exists in the second half of the week; more clarity is expected in tomorrow’s update.

via Space City Weather|

#flooding #harvey #houston

houston-weather2 months ago•6 min saved

Houston prepares for a quieter Atlantic season with a practical prep plan

Space City Weather expects a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season largely due to developing El Niño, reducing overall storm activity but keeping Texas hazard levels nonzero. Readers are urged to have a plan, know their ZIP-code evacuation zones, assemble a multi-day disaster kit, consider power outages and medical needs, and stay updated via the site and app for alerts and forecasts.

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#el-nino #evacuation #houston

houston-weather3 months ago•7 min saved

Houston Braces for Stage 2 Flood Alert as Weekend Rainfall Looms

Space City Weather has issued a Stage 2 flood alert for Houston through Memorial Day weekend due to expected 4–8 inches of rainfall from a series of disturbances; while most roads should be passable, rising creeks and bayous could reach flood stage and flash flooding is possible, so remain weather-aware as the pattern stays wet through the weekend and into next week.

via Space City Weather|

#flood-alert #houston-weather #memorial-day

houston-weather7 months ago•10 min saved

Houston Braces for Possible Ice as Weekend Freeze Looms

Space City Weather warns of a potential weekend deep freeze for Houston, with possible freezing rain or ice and subfreezing lows around 20°F in the city (colder inland, warmer near the coast), though exact conditions remain uncertain. Road impacts could range from dry to icy, prompting closures in some districts; a Monday morning electricity strain is possible due to cold and ice on lines, though major outages are not expected. Saturday will bring thunderstorms, with travel disruptions and airline waivers likely; residents should prepare for icy patches, subfreezing temperatures, and monitor updates as forecasts clarifying conditions.

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#cold-temperatures #houston #houston-weather