Houston Weather Flood Watch Warns of 2 to 4 Inches

Houston weather has a flood watch in effect from now until Wednesday 7 am as rain, thunderstorms and heavier rounds of rain move through the area. Brittany Begley said, "We’re tracking rain, thunderstorms and a chance for heavier rounds of rain - thanks to the tropical moisture from the Gulf."

The National Weather Service is not ruling out 2 to 4 inches of rain, with 6 to 8 inches possible in isolated spots over the next few days. The highest street flooding threat in Houston is expected on Monday, and Begley said, "There is the potential for a Monday washout!"

Brittany Begley on Houston

The peak window for lightning and heavy rain is expected between 2 and 8 p.m., when there is a 60% chance for lightning around Houston Stadium. More than 68,000 fans are expected there at noon, while another 15,000 visitors are expected to cycle through the FIFA Fan Fest daily.

Begley also said, "Today’s Forecast: We’re tracking rain, thunderstorms and triple-digit feel like heat today." Rain totals from Sunday to Tuesday are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches, with a few places getting 5 to 6 inches. By early afternoon Tuesday, the organized thunderstorms are expected to move out of southeast Texas.

Houston Stadium and FIFA Fan Fest

If lightning is detected within an 8-mile radius at the FIFA Fan Festival, fans will have to exit the grounds and move to a safe location. After a 30-minute period without any additional lightning, the gates will reopen. That leaves crowds at both venues watching the sky closely during the same stretch when heavy rain and lightning are most likely.

Tuesday Morning in Houston

Widespread heavy rain is expected Tuesday morning, and there could be some hit and miss storms Wednesday. Houston then heads into its next hot and humid weather pattern on Thursday, after several days of rain that could put the worst flooding risk on Monday.