HOUSTON – The Houston area is bracing for severe weather Monday night into early Tuesday morning, with a storm system already prompting a tornado warning for surrounding counties and disrupting air travel.
An approaching cold front is expected to trigger showers and thunderstorms beginning mid-to-late Monday afternoon. The most potent storms are forecast for areas north of I-10 and west of I-45, carrying the risk of damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. The storm system will gradually shift south and weaken overnight as it moves toward the coast. The National Weather Service anticipates issuing a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch for the region later today, indicating that conditions are favorable for severe storm development.
Earlier Monday, the NWS issued a tornado warning for parts of Austin and Waller counties until noon after a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near San Felipe, moving northeast at 20 mph.
The weather has already caused significant travel disruptions. Heavy rain and high winds led to a ground stop for flights in North Texas on Monday morning, with potential ripple effects expected for Houston’s Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports as the storm system moves through the area. Travelers are advised to anticipate possible delays throughout Monday evening and into the night.
Following the storm, a stronger cold front is set to move through the region Tuesday night into Wednesday, ushering in cooler and drier air. The forecast for Thanksgiving Day is pleasant, with a chilly morning giving way to a sunny and cool afternoon with low humidity. The possibility of rain may return to the area by late Saturday and Sunday.
