Houston, Texas — A line of late-night thunderstorms has developed across southeast Texas, bringing bursts of heavy rain, frequent lightning, and the potential for minor flooding as the storms drift northeast. As of 11:35 p.m. Central, radar imagery showed widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms stretching from Houston to Beaumont, with activity continuing to expand north toward Lufkin and Crockett.
Storms Strengthen Along the Gulf Coast
The latest radar scans reveal several non-severe but strong storms producing heavy rainfall rates over portions of Jefferson, Hardin, and Liberty counties. Lightning strikes have been frequent, and isolated pockets of intense downpours are moving northeast at a steady pace.
Forecasters note that while the storms are not expected to reach severe limits, the persistent rainfall could lead to localized flooding, particularly in low-lying or poorly drained areas around Beaumont, The Woodlands, and Lake Jackson.
Houston and Surrounding Areas See Intermittent Downpours
The Houston metro area has been experiencing scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms since late evening, with heavier rain bands occasionally sweeping through the city. Drivers across Interstate 10, U.S. 69, and Highway 59 should be prepared for reduced visibility and slick roadways, especially overnight as rainfall intensity fluctuates.
Meteorologists report that the system is being fed by moisture streaming inland from the Gulf of Mexico, which will sustain rain chances into the early hours of Thursday morning.
Flooding Risk Remains Low but Possible
Although no severe weather warnings are in effect, the National Weather Service advises that minor flooding is possible in areas that receive repeated rounds of rainfall. Urban flooding could briefly affect smaller creeks and intersections if heavy rain persists for multiple hours…