SOUTHEAST TEXAS — After a brief break from steady rainfall Thursday evening, more showers are expected to return by Friday morning, potentially affecting the early commute. Meteorologists are forecasting an additional 0.25 to 0.5 inches of rain, with isolated areas seeing heavier downpours.
A Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 p.m. Friday for several counties including Angleton, Pearland, Bay City, Palacios, Freeport, Surfside Beach, Edna, Lake Jackson, Alvin, Ganado, and Clute. Forecasters warn that already-saturated ground in these areas increases the risk of street flooding and rapid runoff, especially in low-lying regions.
Parts of Baytown and Pasadena are already waterlogged, with local bayous and drainage systems struggling to keep up. Officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads, emphasizing that just six inches of moving water can knock a person over, and a foot can stall or float a vehicle.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day Friday. While the storms won’t be as widespread or intense as earlier this week, the risk of localized flooding remains, particularly during the morning and afternoon hours.
Looking ahead, the low-pressure system driving this week’s weather will move away by Saturday. However, with lingering instability in the atmosphere, more hit-or-miss storms are expected through the weekend, especially during the hotter afternoon hours.
Temperatures will range from the upper 80s to mid-90s through next Saturday. A shift toward a drier weather pattern may take hold by the end of next week, offering some relief from the soggy conditions.
