Flood watch in effect through Friday — Houston weather

Thursday's Texas storms mostly stayed out of Houston, but our flood risk increases Friday as the storms come in.

Official response and confirmed impact

The risk for flooding across Houston and surrounding cities remains elevated for the next few days.

We are under a FOX 26 storm alert through Friday night.

Expect rounds of heavy rain that could lead to some flooded streets with the best chance west and northwest of Houston.

Places like College Station, Brenham, Sealy and Columbus will likely be the hardest hit over the next 24 hours.

These areas are now under a Flood Watch until 7 PM Friday. Please remember to avoid any flooded areas while walking or driving.

Thursday’s main heavy rain threat has remained west of Houston, while a chance for locally heavy rain continues across our area Friday.

By Saturday and Sunday, the focus shifts toward the coast and areas east of Houston as the unsettled pattern continues.