The watch will stay in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday night. A few storms may also produce large hail and damaging winds.

A flood watch is in effect for much of the surrounding counties as heavy storms will begin to move into the Houston area. See live radar, the latest weather alerts and the timeline for storms.

Houston's weather shifts from patchy morning fog to clear skies; showers expected Tuesday, with calm and cooler temperatures to follow.

Gusts with the cold front could be 35 to 40 mph, enough to break tree limbs, trigger power outages, and blow away outdoor Halloween decorations.

HOUSTON - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of the Houston area as heavy storms are set to begin to move into the area overnight until 5 a.m. Sunday morning. A storm system is set to move in, bringing potential for heavy rain and severe weather starting overnight tonight into Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a series of weather alerts for Houston and surrounding counties, urging residents to prepare for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and the likelihood of severe thunderstorms over the weekend.

Amid widespread torrential rains, wind gusts reached as high as 45-60 mph across the Houston metro area, the National Weather Service said. In Downtown Houston, a gust of 59 mph was reported, while a 64 mph gust was measured in Hempstead.

After weeks without measurable rain, Houston could finally see showers and a weekend cooldown. Lawns and gardens are ready for relief.

This graphic from the National Weather Service shows a tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf on the night of Aug. 14, 2025. An area of low pressure in the southwestern part of the Gulf has a 50% chance of forming into a tropical cyclone, according ...

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of the Houston area as heavy storms are set to begin to move into the area overnight until 5 a.m. Sunday morning.