High School Football Returns to Houston Amidst Stormy Weather and Lightning Safety Tips

High School Football Season Kicks Off

• 🏈 The high school football season is officially underway in the Houston area, with over 80 teams beginning their season.
• 🎯 A highly anticipated matchup features the Summer Creek Bulldogs against the Shadow Creek Sharks at Freedom Field.
• 📺 Several key games will be streamed live on KH11 Plus, including ranked 5A teams and a state finals rematch.

Lightning Safety and Weather Preparedness

• ⚠️ The 30-30 rule is crucial for lightning safety: if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a lightning strike, seek shelter for at least 30 minutes.
• ⚡ A weather impact alert is in effect until 8:00 PM due to a chance of lightning strikes, though the threat is diminishing.
• 🚗 Shelter should be sought in a building or a car, away from open fields.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🏃 Saturday morning long runs may face heat and humidity, with temperatures feeling like the upper 80s, but low chances of rain or lightning.
• 🌧️ Rain chances increase after 9:00 AM on Saturday, with thunderstorms potentially redeveloping in Harris County by the afternoon.
• 📈 Sunday is expected to bring heavier rainfall totals and the highest flood risk, with potential accumulation of 1-3 inches, and some spots up to 6 inches.

Extended Forecast and Humidity Relief

• 🗓️ Rain chances remain high at 60% for Saturday and Sunday, and 50% for Labor Day Monday as a front slowly clears.
• ✨ Behind the front, dew points will drop into the 50s after Labor Day, offering a more comfortable and less humid environment.
• 🌀 There is a 30% chance of development in the Atlantic Basin over the next seven days, which will be monitored.