Houston Weather: Rainfall Forecast and Flood Watch Update for Friday

Houston is expecting moderate to heavy rainfall, with a Flood Watch until Friday evening for nearby counties. Rain accumulation could reach 2-3 inches in Harris County and up to 5 inches in certain areas through Friday night.

Harris County is currently not under a Flood Watch; however, Houston is anticipated to experience bouts of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by intermittent drizzly conditions. A Flood Watch is still effective until 7 PM on Friday for several neighboring counties, including Fort Bend, Colorado, Brazoria, Jackson, Wharton, Matagorda, and Calhoun.

As the evening progresses, drivers should be cautious due to wet roads and potential for localized flooding. The likelihood of more intense rainfall is expected to increase tonight and could continue into early Saturday morning. Accumulations are predicted to reach approximately 2-3 inches in Harris County, around 2 inches in Montgomery, and between 3-5 inches in certain areas of Brazoria and Fort Bend, as well as regions south and west of those counties through Friday night.

In summary, while Harris County is not under a Flood Watch, Houston is preparing for significant rainfall that may lead to inconvenient road conditions and localized flooding. It is crucial for residents to remain vigilant, especially in areas with a potential for higher precipitation accumulation. Those in surrounding counties should be particularly aware due to active Flood Watches in effect.

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