HOUSTON – A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties.
View the full warning below:
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Galveston County in southeastern Texas... East central Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas... North central Brazoria County in southeastern Texas... South central Harris County in southeastern Texas... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 543 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over northeastern Pearland, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Northwestern Pasadena, Pearland, northwestern League City, Friendswood, Alvin, South Houston, Galena Park, Webster, Manvel, Greater Hobby Area, Clear Lake, South Belt / Ellington, Fresno, Nassau Bay, Arcola, Brookside Village, Iowa Colony, Golfcrest / Bellfort / Reveille, South Park and Minnetex. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Friday’s Forecast:
Today is going to be hot, breezy, and sunny! High temperatures will be in the lower to mid-90s so make sure you drink plenty of water!
Tonight’s Forecast:
This evening temperatures will be mild with lows in the lower 70s! Expect increasing cloud cover and winds from the south.
Mother’s Day Weekend:
Summer like heat is here this weekend. Our temperatures will most likely break record highs from 1998 and 1967 and the heat index in the afternoon will range from 100-104 degrees. Flowers will wilt, chocolate will melt. Our bodies aren’t used to these kinds of temperatures yet, so make sure you find a way to stay cool.
It is very possible that records will be broken on Saturday and Sunday as the temperatures soar.
10-Day Forecast:
This entire forecast will feel like summer. Mornings in the 70s, afternoons mostly in the 90s. These temperatures are more common in July and August.