Houston Braces for a Stormy Night and a Cold, Wet December Start
So, here’s what’s happening with Houston’s weather right now, and it’s shaping up to be a pretty dramatic shift as we head into December. A Storm Alert has been issued for Saturday night through early Sunday morning, and the timing couldn’t be trickier — most of the strongest storms are expected to move through while many people are fast asleep. We’re talking about a main line of storms rolling in between roughly 10 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday, bringing the risk of heavy rain, gusty winds, and pockets of pea-sized hail.
Even though the severe weather risk is officially at a Level 1 out of 5, it’s still something to take seriously. There’s also a Level 1 risk for flash flooding, and rainfall totals could add up quickly. Some areas have already seen rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour in the more intense storm cells. Because the region is still recovering from drought conditions, the ground won’t absorb water fast enough to keep up if those downpours continue, meaning flooded roads could become a problem overnight.
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Once the cold front pushes through, you’ll definitely feel the change. Early Sunday may bring a few leftover showers and storms, but the rest of the day is expected to turn windy and brisk as that cooler air settles in. It’ll feel like winter arrived overnight — because in a way, it did.
Then comes Monday, which is shaping up to be a cold, dreary, and thoroughly soaked day. Widespread rain is expected for most of the day, so commuters heading back to work after the holiday weekend should give themselves extra travel time. With temperatures dropping, the rain is going to feel even chillier than usual. And Tuesday and Wednesday mornings won’t offer much relief either — lows in the upper 30s and low 40s are on the way.
One important reminder the experts are stressing is storm safety, especially since all of this is happening overnight. Nighttime tornadoes — even when the risk is low — tend to be more dangerous simply because people are asleep and may miss warnings. Phone alerts don’t always break through Do Not Disturb or low-volume settings, and power outages typically take longer to fix at night. That’s why having a weather radio, picking out a safe room in advance, and preparing flashlights and batteries can make a real difference.
So, as Houston heads into December, expect a stormy night, a wet Monday, and a noticeably colder start to the week. Keep those coats handy and stay weather-aware — it’s going to be a bumpy transition into winter.
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