Lake Houston water levels lowered ahead severe weather this weekend

Houston Public Works will temporarily lower Lake Houston by 12-inches to prepare for a cold front that is expected to bring heavy storms and rain across Southeast Texas this weekend.

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On Saturday, the area of low pressure driving the cold front will be much closer to us, bringing more intense rain and storms.

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Crews will be lowering water levels at 12 p.m. on Friday. Officials said it takes 24 hours to lower Lake Houston by 12-inches.

The lake level will be reduced to an elevation of 41.4 feet.

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Property owners are advised to secure property along the shoreline.