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Rain expected today and tomorrow: up to 5" of rain, increased flooding risk, and mid-80s temps.

Today is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day. Expect rounds of heavy rain with some isolated areas of flooding possible. Highs in the mid 80s.

Flooding will be the weather word of the week and the biggest weather hazard if you have outdoor plans. Expect several waves of heavy rain through the end of the week which will likely amount to 5-10" of rain for much of the area through this weekend with isolated higher amounts. That means streets could quickly flood and rivers and bayous will be on the rise. So be on alert for flooding and avoid these areas! Rain is expected to be the most widespread on Wednesday and Thursday and those are Fox 26 Storm Alert Days. At least temperatures will be more comfortable for July! Make sure to keep up with the latest watches and warnings by downloading our FOX 26 Weather app and by getting detailed storm and flood updates on our smart TV app, Fox Local!

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Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean remain quiet for now and should stay quiet through the end of July with thick Saharan dust hindering tropical development across the Atlantic basin. A few systems in the East Pacific have a low shot for development over the next 2-7 days. But these systems, if they development wolf have no impact to the US and are moving away from Central America and Mexico.

Expect pleasant temps in the 80s this week, but brace for heavy rain with deep moisture moving into our area—stay tuned for details!

A plume of tropical moisture is on the way, and the Houston - Galveston area could be in for several inches of rain this week. Here's what you need to know.

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Mostly cloudy and humid with on and off rain through the day and a few heavy spots. Highs near 90.

Get ready for a wet week in Houston. Rounds of heavy rain and storms begin on Monday and continue through most of the week. Widespread rain could add up to 3-5 inches in total across Southeast Texas. Be safe moving around as localized flooding is expected at times.

Look for limited tropical activity for the rest of the month in the Atlantic Basin. Saharan dust continues to be widespread and thick across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center is not expecting tropical development over the next 7 days.

Get ready for a wet week in Houston. Rounds of heavy rain and storms begin on Monday and continue through most of the week. Widespread rain could add up to 3-5 inches in total across Southeast Texas. Be safe moving around as localized flooded is expected at times.

A stalled front across Southeast Texas keeps heavy downpours possible over the rest of the weekend. There is not much left of this boundary but combined with daytime heat, Sunday afternoon will be a hit-or-miss situation with the thunderstorms. Rain becomes more widespread as we move into next week. The Houston area should expect 3-6 inches of rain Monday through Thursday. Be aware of the possibility of flooded roads as you move through your week.

Saharan dust continues to be widespread and thick across the Atlantic basin. This will limit tropical activity for the rest of the month. The National Hurricane Center is not expecting tropical development over the next seven days.

Rain will become even more widespread next week and that is when the flood threat starts to increase. Models are showing the potential for 3-6" of rain through the middle of next week. So watch out for any flooded areas. At least temperatures will be comfortable for July next week with high temperatures in the 80s.

No tropical systems are expected to develop over the next 7 days in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico. Saharan dust remains thick and widespread and will limit tropical activity for the rest of July. But dust is expected to decrease in August which will likely mean more tropical systems developing. There's a very low 10% chance for a tropical system to develop in the eastern Pacific south of southern Mexico over the next week.