Weather Alert Issued for Houston Area as Flood Risks Rise Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Houston and Southeast Texas are bracing for a significant weather shift this Memorial Day weekend, with cooler temperatures and increased rainfall expected to heighten flood concerns. The region is set to experience a noticeable change in the weather pattern, as temperatures drop from the low 90s on Friday to near 82 degrees on Saturday, 81 degrees on Sunday, and 85 degrees on Monday. This transition comes alongside rising chances of rain, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms anticipated throughout the weekend. The National Weather Service has expanded its flood watch to cover the area through Memorial Day evening, highlighting the potential for localized flooding. While not every location will face severe flooding, slow-moving storms could deliver substantial rainfall over the same areas for extended periods, increasing the risk of high water levels in low-lying or flood-prone neighborhoods. Recent rainfall has already saturated parts of Southeast Texas, particularly south of Houston toward Brazoria County and the coast, where 1 to 5 inches of rain fell earlier this week. Additional downpours this weekend could lead to ponding on roads and isolated flash flooding, especially where storms stall. Rainfall totals through Memorial Day are projected to average 1 to 3 inches across the region, but some areas, including Galveston and surrounding communities, could see 3 to 5 inches—or even more in isolated spots—if storms repeatedly move over the same locations. Gusty winds are also expected Saturday afternoon, particularly near the coast, with speeds ranging from 15 to 25 mph.#national_weather_service #houston #memorial_day_weekend #galveston #brazoria_county
