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Along with cooler temperatures, the Texas A&M Forest Service says there is the potential for higher wildfire activity in the lower Gulf Coast and South Texas due to high winds and low relative humidity.
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Houston weather: Cooler conditions; fire danger
A Fire Weather Warning is in place during the day on Wednesday for Colorado, Wharton, Jackson and Matagorda counties.
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Tornado watch issued for East Texas, Beaumont, Texas counties east of Houston until 10 p.m.
The tornado watch will stay in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday. A few thunderstorms could also produce large hail and damaging winds.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a series of weather alerts for Houston and surrounding counties, urging residents to prepare for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and the likelihood of severe thunderstorms over the weekend.
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Houston weather: Flood Watch; alerts; timeline of storms; live radar
A flood watch is in effect for much of the surrounding counties as heavy storms will begin to move into the Houston area. See live radar, the latest weather alerts and the timeline for storms.
Houston's two main airports experienced ground stops and delays due to storm-related safety concerns and FAA staffing issues.