Houston weather: Severe weather possible, FOX 26 Storm Alert Day on Thursday

Wednesday night outlook:

After a drizzly, showery morning, look for increasing Gulf breezes and milder air with highs close to 70 along with scattered showers.

Stormy Thursday: 

Thursday will bring a combination of muggy air, a cold front and a strong upper-level disturbance. Expect at least scattered storms and possibly a line of strong to severe storms, including the slight chance for a tornado or damaging winds of 60 mph+. The main severe threat will be late morning through early evening, with brief heavy rain possible that could lead to isolated street flooding.

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Friday - The Weekend:

After the passing of the stormy cold front on Thursday, cooler air will move in the next few nights. High pressure will lead to cool mornings and sunny, mild afternoons this weekend.

Next Week:

Temperatures next week will remain above average with 70s possible each day. A few spots could even reach the low 80s by Monday afternoon! Low rain chances look to return by the middle of the week.

Make sure to download the Fox 26 weather app and turn the alerts on so that you can be updated on Thursday's potential severe storms.  Also, keep track of the weather where you live and any severe threats with exclusive updates on the Fox Local app that you can download on your phone or smart TV!

The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority

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