Saturday night cold front brings another round of storms to SE Texas: Here’s what communities has the highest chance

Today’s forecast:

Storm activity stayed north and northeast of Houston Saturday but there is another chance for thunderstorms along the cold front that continues to move east across the country.

The front is sparking tornado and thunderstorm watches from East Texas through the Midwest.

Storm that reach our northern counties could still produce strong to severe storms that have damaging winds over 20 mph. A notable risk of severe thunderstorms is developing today in northern areas- Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, Huntsville, Livingston, and Liberty:

By 10 PM we’ll be tracking our actual cold front that will be bringing storms from the northwest to the southeast. This line will likely push through the Houston area around 11PM, The trend shows more showers than storms by the time the front reaches Houston. However, don’t be surprised if you do hear a clap of thunder.

The front will keep progressing southeast and exit off the coast by 2 am pushing to the east - right outside our viewing area.

Now remember, forecasting is not a perfect science, the cold front could speed up or slow down, they usually they speed up, so it’s possible the times could be a little adjusted.

Elevated Fire Risk:

Behind the front moisture gets squeezed out, this will likely amplify fire danger. Burn bans are increasing across the area with only a few counties holding out.

• Avoid spark-causing activities, as fires can flare up fast.
• Never leave a fire burning unattended or without purpose.
• Secure tow chains to prevent dragging and sparking.
• Don’t drive or park over tall grass.
• Avoid tossing lit cigarettes onto the ground.

We will likely see more counties added to the list through the next few weeks, especially if we stay in this hot and dry pattern, which appears that we will.

Your extended forecast:

We are tracking several cold fronts in the 10 day. There’s the cold front bringing storms Saturday that will drop humidity for Sunday. We are also tracking a cold front Tuesday that will shift our winds. Our final cold front comes at the end of next week to drop our highs into the mid-80s. Monday morning looks to be the coolest morning in our forecast!

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