Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected now through Memorial Day
Last updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:47PM GMT
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected now through Memorial Day, with street flooding and severe weather possible.
An ABC13 Weather Watch was in place throughout the Wednesday morning commute.
The heavy rain should begin to taper off mid-morning with drier conditions on tap this afternoon.
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Power outages continue across the Houston area
As ABC13 continues to monitor weather conditions across the Houston area, we are actively tracking power outages.
The ABC13 Power Outage tracker shows 6,563 customers without power in Harris County, according to CenterPoint Energy. In Fort Bend County, 660 customers are without power.
CenterPoint posted on social media Wednesday morning that the restoration process is ongoing in the Houston area.
CenterPoint posted on social media this morning that the restoration process is ongoing in the Houston area.
For the latest on the power outages in your area, continue to check on ABC13's tracker throughout the day
May 20, 2026, 12:06 PM GMT
2 Alvin ISD schools closed due to water damage from overnight storms, district says
Two Alvin ISD schools are closed on Wednesday due to water damage from overnight storms, according to the district.
School officials said both Wilder Elementary and Mary Marek Elementary sustained "significant damage."
"We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to resolve this issue and ensure the campus is safe for students and staff," the district said in a statement.
Alvin ISD said it would resume classes on Thursday.
