Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Southeast Texas

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for parts of Southeast Texas Sunday evening and is in effect until 10 p.m. The main threat with any severe storms tonight will be the chance for large hail and gusty winds, but these storms could also produce heavy rainfall and a lot of lightning as well.

Up to this point Sunday evening, there have been only two stronger storms in the area that have impacted areas north of Houston. Those storms weakened to showers as they tracked south across the region, a trend that will continue tonight as a potential second wave of storms rolls in before Midnight. That being said, the severe threat for most of Southeast Texas looks pretty minimal, though isolated showers and storms are still expected in spots through Sunday night.

Any rain should fizzle out overnight with temperatures falling into the low 70s by Monday morning. A few areas of patchy fog are possible once again Monday morning. Then it's another sunny and hot day with highs climbing into the low-mid 90s across the region, staying in the 80s along the coastline.

How about the outlook for the first full week of June?

It's definitely going to feel like summer this week! Our Gulf Coast humidity will be back next week and lead to humid mornings and steamy afternoons. Afternoon highs will consistently be in the low-mid 90s each day and we can't necessarily rule out a stray shower or storm any day next week.

What's the next big thing to know with regard to our Houston weather?

Well, it looks like the first heat dome of summer will arrive later this week. Afternoon highs Friday through Monday will be in the mid-upper 90s with a heat index that could make it feel like 105 degrees outside. This hot stretch could also include steamy mornings with morning lows near 80 degrees.

Hurricane season begins Sunday. What can we expect this season?

Hurricane season begins on June 1, and this year we are anticipating another active one. Both hurricane outlooks from NOAA and Colorado State University predict an above-normal season. But at this time, the tropics are quiet heading into the 2025 season with several plumes of Saharan Dust limiting tropical activity for now.


13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:
Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

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