Houston weather: Rain this weekend ahead of next cold front
HOUSTON - A change in our weather pattern is on the way to Houston this weekend. A front will sweep across the state bringing scattered showers and the chance for an isolated storm or two.
Showers begin overnight along the Gulf Coast and slowly move north toward the Houston Metro into the morning hours. Heavy rain looks to set up north of the I-10 corridor through lunchtime.
That area in particular could see 1-2"+ of rain this weekend, and it has the highest chance for localized street flooding. Elsewhere could see about an inch in total.
Sunday brings scattered showers through the morning hours and will push east by later in the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has the northeastern part of the viewing area under a 2/5 'Likely' risk for damaging wind gusts and even small hail.
There are so many events going on this weekend, could the rain impact your plans? Our latest forecast models have about a 60% chance for a few scattered showers in Houston for the MLK Parade.
As for Mardi Gras! Galveston, there is a 40% chance for showers during the parades. Make sure you have your umbrella handy this weekend.
Once the front clears out of our area, cooler and drier air ushers in early next week. Forecast highs go from the 70s this weekend, to the upper-50s Monday afternoon.
Valentine's Day is next Wednesday, and the weather looks great!
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