The Brief
- A stalling cold front is bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and localized flooding to Southeast Texas and the I-10 corridor this morning.
- Conditions will remain slick and humid through Sunday afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-70s as the rain tapers off by late morning.
- A second, stronger cold front arrives late Tuesday, bringing a renewed storm threat before “picture perfect” weather settles in for the Houston Rodeo.
HOUSTON – A powerful cold front that triggered deadly tornadoes and destructive winds across the central U.S. is stalling over Southeast Texas on Sunday, shifting the primary weather threat from severe storms to localized flooding and blinding rain.
As the region adjusts to the start of daylight saving time, residents are facing a bifurcated morning: heavy thunderstorms are drenching areas south and east of Houston while northern suburbs remain dry.
Heavy rain and slick roads
There is a cluster of slow-moving, high-intensity rain cells currently impacting the Gulf Coast. Blinding rain and frequent lightning have been reported along the Interstate 10 corridor, specifically affecting Baytown, Channelview, and southern Liberty and Chambers counties.
To the southwest, heavy rain and loud claps of thunder are moving through Sugar Land, Richmond, and Rosenberg. While the overall severe weather threat has decreased since Saturday, officials are urging caution for morning commuters.…