Tropical downpours hit Houston this weekend, ABC13 Weather Watch for Monday

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Keep the umbrella handy this weekend, and if you have outdoor plans, make sure you also have a place to run for cover should a heavy thunderstorm pass overhead. By Monday it will be even stormier as a summer front stalls out near I-10.

What are we expecting for weekend rain chances?

That surge of tropical moisture will boost rain chances to 60% both Saturday and Sunday. Scattered thunderstorms are possible both days, especially in the late morning to early afternoon, but rain is possible at any time due to the unstable nature of tropical air.

Is any severe weather expected?

Not at this time, but there could be some street flooding issues early next week with the higher rain chances Sunday through Tuesday.

What should we know about Monday's ABC13 Weather Watch?

With the summer front stalling out nearby, it will focus storms over Southeast Texas and slow down their motion, increasing the risk of street flooding. Rain is possible in the morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight, so stay weather aware. A quick 1-3" of rain could quickly flood streets.

When does this stormy pattern come to an end?

By Wednesday the tropical air is gone, and the rain chance will drop to 40%. Most of the showers will pop up in the afternoon heat and dissipate with the setting of the sun. Rain chances will continue to drop for the rest of the week, allowing high temperatures to soar into the upper 90s.

What are you tracking in the tropics?

For now it's all about the Saharan dust tracking through the main development region of the Atlantic basin. Visit our Tropical Update page for a more in-depth tropical weather discussion and forecast.

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Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

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