HOUSTON, Texas (BNN)-- Today is an BNN Weather Alert due to the possibility of extreme thunderstorms that might produce twisters, but the danger of tornadoes has been devalued one classification by the Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes and severe weather are still possible this afternoon, specifically south of I-10, however the warm front has been slower to move in than anticipated due to over night storms that formed over the Gulf of Mexico. This has actually delayed the arrival of more unsteady air and kept the sky relatively overcast.
That said, the clouds are starting to clear along the coast near Matagorda Bay with smaller breaks appearing inland, and any sunshine will rapidly warm the environment and destabilize it.
We are definitely not off the hook for the afternoon, but everything is acting about as well as we could expect at this time.
Storms will likely become more intense and prevalent as the warm front pushes toward
Houston this afternoon, and we will keep you posted.
What should we anticipate with the storm possibility for Thursday?
Spread strong to extreme storms are possible after daybreak as storms start to turn. These turning thunderstorms are called supercells, and if any turn up they might produce damaging winds, heavy rain, hail and isolated twisters. That'& #x 27; s why we & #x 27; ve issued our Weather Alert Day. SEE MORE: What is an BNN Weather Alert Day and why is it essential?
When should we be on alert?
We motivate you to remain weather aware throughout the day, however the greatest risk for serious weather condition will likely emerge this afternoon when the warm front pushes through Southeast Texas. If you were put under a Tornado Warning, think about where you will be in between now and 5 p.m. and where you would look for shelter. The danger for serious weather condition need to decrease by the night, however there might still be thunderstorms around town.
Is street flooding possible?
Yes, it is possible where the most extreme thunderstorms track, however it ought to not be extensive. Our primary issue will be the risk for tornadoes, but we'& #x 27; ll keep a close eye on the rain gauges, too.
Will storms and showers continue into the weekend?
A chance for rain will continue Friday and Saturday, but it will be much lower than Thursday'& #x 27; s 90 % opportunity for rain. A weak cold front can be found in Thursday night will shove the highest rain possibilities south of I-10 and near the coast for Friday. By Saturday afternoon all the rain should be out in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties
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