Houston Weather Update: Heavy Rain, High Water, and Thunderstorms

Weather Impact Alert in Effect

• ⚠️ A Weather Impact Alert is active for the Houston area until 3:00 PM due to thunderstorms and heavy rain.
• 🚨 The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for parts of Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties until 11:45 AM.
• ⚡ Gusty winds, saturated grounds, and frequent lightning could lead to power outages.

Rainfall and Potential Flooding

• 🌧️ Several areas have already received significant rainfall, with totals upwards of two to two and a half inches in some parts of Harris County.
• 📈 Radar estimates show areas in Wharton County potentially receiving over four inches of rain earlier in the morning.
• 💧 Areas with saturated ground are at risk for ponding and quick high water spots with additional rainfall.

Thunderstorm Activity and Hazards

• ⚡ Thunderstorms are actively building and moving across the entire Houston area, bringing periods of heavy rain.
• 🧊 While no active watches or warnings are in place, hail (up to P-sized or 3/4 inch) was reported earlier near League City.
• 💨 The storms are associated with strong gusty winds, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning.

Traffic and Travel Conditions

• 🚗 Commuters should anticipate tough roads and potential ponding, especially in low-lying areas.
• 🚦 While no official high water spots have been reported, drivers are advised to slow their speeds due to slick conditions and reduced visibility.
• ✈️ Flight delays are occurring at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms, with arrival flights experiencing airborne delays of around 15 minutes.

Airport Delays and Power Outages

• 🛫 Bush Intercontinental Airport has extended its ground stop until 11:15 AM, with ground delays around 55 minutes.
• 💡 CenterPoint is reporting approximately 5,000 customers without power, and Texas-New Mexico Power has about 2,000 affected customers.
• 📱 Residents are encouraged to download the KHOU11 mobile app for real-time weather alerts and updates.