Rain and thunderstorms, fueled by a stalled cold front, greeted Houston commuters on Monday morning, marking the start of a rainy week.

We're tracking the chance for severe weather with a focus on the afternoon into this evening for heavier downpours, thunderstorms and gusty conditions.

Heavy thunderstorms and rain are expected throughout Wednesday in Southeast Texas, with an initial round of storms early in the morning followed by another later in the day.

Next week will be hotter and drier

Next week will be hotter and drier

Our weather pattern starts to change this weekend

Flood threat in effect until 4pm Thursday

Flood threat in effect until 9pm Wednesday

Street flood threat this week

Street flood threat this week

Street flood threat Friday and Monday

Street flood threat Friday and Monday

Street flood threat Friday and Monday

Until power is fully restored expected more heat advisories

Until power is fully restored expected more heat advisories

Until power is fully restored expected more heat advisories

Until power is fully restored expected more heat advisories