The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for much of the western half of the Houston area this afternoon. The warning comes as a large area of thunderstorms moves into the region from central Texas, and is in effect until 4:30pm CT. I’m especially concerned about the potential for lots of lightning.
The region’s moist atmosphere has already produced heavy rains and some flooding overnight near College Station, and this morning along the coast with some areas getting as much as 6 inches.
Would expect minor flooding from the system moving through on Sunday afternoon—rather than major flooding—but if you’re planning to be out and about this afternoon and evening in the Houston area, please take an umbrella and check the radar. Some parts of Houston may see 2 to 4 inches from these storms today and this evening.
Rain chances will remain on Monday and Tuesday before a cool front (yes, really) dries us out for the second half of the work week.
Flooding in Galveston this morning wasn’t minor. I was there. My car will vouch it wasn’t minor.
Sorry, that was worded inartfully. Meant to say flooding from the system moving through Houston during Sunday afternoon.