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Houston weather: Severe storm watch for Texas, forecast for heavy rains, damaging winds and hail issued
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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for South eastern Texas through 7 a.m. for the threat of damaging winds and hail. After a weekend that felt more like late July or early August in Houston, stormy skies will bring temperatures closer to early June normals this week, reported Houston a stormy week means travel across Southeast Texas may be significantly slower than usual thanks to wet roads and the risk of localized flooding. Monday brings the first wave of storms, some of which may be strong or severe. The timing for the metro looks to be between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., so that the morning commute could be very Houston, expect another hot day, with afternoon temperatures climbing to 95–100°F inland and around 90°F near the coast. The heat index could make it feel as hot as 106°F, reports Fox may stay slightly hazy due to lingering Saharan dust, though concentrations should decrease significantly through the rest of the week. A few storms may develop Monday morning, particularly near Huntsville and Livingston, with additional isolated storms possible by evening. A large area of high pressure has been bringing us heat and steering severe storms to North/West Texas. There is a very high risk of damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes in west/ north Texas tonight.A major shift in the weather pattern brings increased cloud cover, frequent thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and cooler temperatures in the 80s this week. Expect daily chances of rain and storms, with the most active period from Tuesday through Sunday afternoon, a strong storm system triggered multiple weather watches and warnings, prompting Governor Abbott to activate state emergency resources. Although the storm system weakened significantly by early Monday morning, isolated gusty downpours may persist near and north of Houston through late Monday models indicate that any rain reaching areas along and south of Interstate 10 during the morning hours should be scattered. While it may be an inconvenience, it's unlikely to cause major delays during the morning safe with these tips:Stay hydrated: Keep a water bottle with you and sip throughout the peak heat: Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late evening, before 10 AM or after 6 wisely: Choose light, breathable clothing and take regular breaks in cool or shaded daily showers and storms possible as a cold front stalls over SE Texas. Over the next three days, rain totals range from 1 to 2 inches, but over the next 7 days, some areas may pick up 5 inches of tropical cyclone activity is expected over the next seven days, thanks to widespread plumes of Saharan dust, which will give the weekend forecast a hazy appearance. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Barbara remains active a few hundred miles south of Mexico's Gulf of Tehuantepec, with sustained winds of 60 mph and movement at 12 mph. In addition to Barbara, meteorologists are closely monitoring a tropical depression and a nearby area of low pressure.
