Houston and the rest of Southeast Texas are about to receive their biggest dose of rain in more than a month this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Here are five big questions and what to keep in mind before the storms roll in and the puddles start to grow.

Houston anticipates weekend showers and storms with possible street flooding risks and a welcome relief from a dry spell.

This graphic from the National Weather Service shows a tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf on the night of Aug. 14, 2025. An area of low pressure in the southwestern part of the Gulf has a 50% chance of forming into a tropical cyclone, according ...

After weeks without measurable rain, Houston could finally see showers and a weekend cooldown. Lawns and gardens are ready for relief.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Saturday, the National Weather Service said. There is a slight risk for severe storms along and south of I-44. ➔ The afternoon hours are the most likely time for severe storms, though isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may occur during the morning hours as well.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of the Houston area as heavy storms are set to begin to move into the area overnight until 5 a.m. Sunday morning.

The National Weather Service is not only concerned about an elevated wildfire risk, they also warned of hazardous marine conditions for Sunday.