Here are things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 2:
1. Wet Wednesday; A few strong storms possible.
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Damp weather will dominate the Wednesday landscape in southeast Texas. A south wind will stream Gulf moisture into the region. That moisture, in combination with instability from a passing low pressure system, will result in showers and embedded thunderstorms for most of the day.
Rain will begin scattered and, generally, to the west of Interstate 45. As the morning wears on, expect a few embedded storms to develop, especially along the coast. There is a small chance that some of Wednesday’s storms will produce strong wind gusts. It is also possible for one or two of the storms to show rotation. That could lead to a weak tornado or two forming during the late morning or afternoon hours. If severe weather does occur, it will likely be along coastal areas
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