Houston weather: Flood Watch continues through Friday, expect storms and showers

HOUSTON - A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 PM Friday for Fort Bend, Colorado, Brazoria, Jackson, Wharton, Matagorda and Calhoun counties.

Waves of rain, a few strong storms for Astros Opening Day

Why you should care:

While Harris County is not under a Flood Watch, Houston will still receive waves of moderate to heavy rain with drizzly weather in between. 

Expect wet roads Thursday evening with the chance of a few flooded streets. 

The chance for heavier rain increases tonight through Friday and could even linger until early Saturday morning. 

Overall accumulations could range from about 2-3" in Harris County, 2" in Montgomery and potential for 3-5" in a few spots in Brazoria, Fort Bend and all areas south and west of those counties through Friday night.

Rain not likely major, but stay weather aware

What we know:

With an area of low pressure taking its time passing over the Texas coastline, we won't just have a brief round of rain that we get when a cold front passes through. Instead, there will be a few waves of rain. 

The heaviest looks like it will hold off until Friday afternoon, so be aware that the afternoon commute could be a messy one.

There also is a chance of one or two severe storms that could briefly produce gusty winds or hail, but again, that is not expected to be widespread.

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Muggy weekend weather

Most of the rain should come to an end early Saturday followed by weekend high temperatures in the mid 80s along with high humidity, so heat index values could feel closer to 90 degrees.