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TIMELINE: Thunderstorms and hail possible on Wednesday

We’re tracking a low but real severe weather threat.

Tracking your severe weather threat for Wednesday (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTONHappening NOW:

Your weather team is watching and tracking a low, but real weather threat for our viewing area on Wednesday.

Severe Weather Risk:

Thunderstorms, damaging winds, and hail.

Marginal Risk (1 out of 5):

Green, which is defined by the NWS as: An area of severe storms of either limited organization and longevity, or very low coverage and marginal intensity.

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Marginal Risk (1 out of 5):

Green, which is defined by the NWS as: An area of severe storms of either limited organization and longevity, or very low coverage and marginal intensity.

Or an easy way to understand it is a marginal risk:

Areas indicate isolated, iffy potential — severe weather could happen in a few spots, but most storms will likely remain disorganized and spotty.

Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories (National Weather Service Detroit)

Now let’s talk about timing:

Right now, we’re three days out. We’re tracking the short-range timing — with a focus on the start and end times. — but as we get closer to Wednesday, we’ll have a solid understanding of timing.

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But as we get closer to Wednesday, we’ll have a solid understanding of timing, locations, and intensity: The window right now looks to be 3-7 pm.

Severe Weather Threat for Wednesday (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Tracking your severe weather threat for Wednesday (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Tracking your severe weather threat for Wednesday (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)