The KPRC 2 Storm Tracker Team is providing live updates as storms move through the Houston area.
6:15 a.m. update:
Justin: The good news is we’re seeing a little bit of a breakup there from Cypress over to Jersey Village, which is starting to split, which is nice. But from Katy down to Cinco Ranch, you get the idea there from 99 moving its way all the way. There’s the West part 1093. So all of these neighborhoods in here, Cross Creek Ranch, areas like that, really getting pounded pretty good, full down towards foster. Same thing, Pecan Grove.
You can see the front moving pretty quickly as it approaches most of our area. So future track-wise, once we get to 7 or 8 a.m., it’s sliding eastward pretty quickly and should be out of here and then maybe just a few leftover showers. So officially, it’s going to be a little messy if you’re trying to go out early this morning, just be ready for it, especially if you’re in the metro. Can’t stress that enough because it’s going to go right across the area in the next 32 minutes to an hour and then start to wind down as we get later on this afternoon. But roads have been very sloppy out there and they have seen a lot of ponding in some spots as well.
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Brittany: The rain is coming down but what’s getting us and several other people is the ponding. As you head out, you’re going to start to see that ponding, especially if you’re in the slow lane or the fast lane. We’ve noticed people hitting these ponding spots. And when that happens, you see that water just splash and it starts to pull you in the direction of the sidewalk. That’s why we’ve seen several multi-car accidents. It’s going to be a tough commute as hundreds of thousands of people make their way to work. Make sure to take it nice and slow. And, of course, we’re going to update you throughout the day.
6:45 update:
7:15 a.m. update:
8:45 update:
Justin: The weather across the Southwest metro continues to be rainy and wet, with some locations potentially facing power issues, especially at polling stations. Downtown streets remain soaked, with current temperatures around 66°F, indicating a noticeable shift as cooler, drier air moves in from the north, replacing the previous southeast wind. Humidity should decrease significantly by tonight and into tomorrow.
Most of the rainfall now is concentrated on the east side, particularly around southern Liberty County, spanning areas from Bellevue to La Porte, Baytown, and Liberty. South of Houston, rain is still affecting areas from Genoa to Pearland and moving along Highway 6 toward Manvel, Alvin, Clear Lake, Dickinson, and Santa Fe. Those areas can expect the rain to clear within the next 30 minutes or so.
Further down the 288 corridor, towns like Danbury, Bonney, Angleton, Lake Jackson, and Freeport are experiencing steady rain. Once this system moves through, conditions should start improving, though clouds are expected to linger throughout the day with a slight chance (around 20%) of residual showers.
For those planning to vote later in the day, the weather should be clearer by mid-afternoon, with comfortable conditions expected by 3 or 4 p.m. Polling locations should remain calm without any weather-related interruptions as the day progresses toward evening. By Wednesday, forecasts show no issues, and rain chances should drop significantly by midday today.
From KPRC 2 studios, the Southwest Freeway is still wet, so commuters can expect slower traffic, particularly as many may have delayed their departure due to the morning rain. Temperatures behind the front have cooled off into the low 60s, while areas further south, like Galveston, remain warmer at around 80°F. Looking ahead, Wednesday will bring clear skies, and by Thursday, humidity will start to build again before another front arrives on Saturday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms before clearing in time for the Texans game on Sunday.
