Houston, TX – Following multiple inches of rainfall on Friday, large portions of the region—especially along the coast—are at risk of flash flooding as additional showers and storms move in this weekend. With saturated soils in place and more rain in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, low-lying areas may quickly flood again, prompting flash flood warnings with little notice.
Forecasters expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout Saturday, capable of producing brief but intense downpours. Most areas could receive another 0.75 to 1 inch of rain, but localized totals could be higher in a short amount of time.
The danger is especially elevated in already waterlogged communities such as Baytown and Pasadena, where runoff from even light rain can lead to flooded streets, overflowing bayous, and impassable low-lying zones.
Authorities are urging residents to stay alert and avoid flooded roads. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown—just six inches of moving water can knock you over, and a foot of water can carry away vehicles.
While the low-pressure system responsible for recent rain is moving away, a lingering weakness in the atmosphere means storms this weekend will form due to daytime heating rather than an organized weather system. These pop-up storms will be more hit-or-miss but still capable of bringing heavy rain.
No tropical cyclone activity is expected over the next seven days, with the tropical wave train staying relatively quiet heading into mid-June.
Temperatures will stay warm, ranging from the upper 80s to mid-90s through next Saturday. Forecasters say there is potential for a shift toward drier weather patterns late next week, but until then, storm chances remain in the daily outlook.
