Timeline

We’re in for a stormy first half of Wednesday. Current model guidance suggests a line of storms will move into the area around 3 a.m., so don’t be surprised if thunder becomes your middle-of-the-night wake-up call. These storms will continue through the morning hours, gradually tapering off as we approach the lunch hour.

Impacts

Rain totals are expected to range between 1–3 inches, with the potential for locally higher amounts. This could lead to isolated street flooding in low-lying areas. If you encounter a water-covered road, do not attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown.

It’s important to note that severe weather is not expected with Wednesday’s forecast storms. The main impacts with the initial line of storms will be wind gusts up to 50 mph, frequent lightning, and possibly some very small hail around 0.25 inches in the strongest cells. Once the main line moves through, scattered showers will continue into the early to mid-afternoon, with the evening commute looking mostly dry.

Temperatures will climb into the low 80s during the afternoon, with skies remaining mostly cloudy into the overnight hours.

Much Needed Rainfall

Much of the Texas Coastal Plains is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions, and this rainfall will help reduce drought impacts across the region.

Bottom line: Noisy overnight storms will lead to a wet morning commute, with conditions gradually improving through the afternoon. Widespread beneficial rainfall is expected across drought-stricken areas.