Weather Impact Alert for Houston due to possible storms Saturday, Dec. 28

HOUSTON — Get ready for a shift in the weather as we head into the weekend, and it could mean another round of severe weather. After Friday’s pleasant sunshine and highs in the 70s, tomorrow brings a 70% chance of showers and storms, some of which could turn severe. That’s why we’re issuing a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday. The primary hours of concern at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Active watches and warnings

• A Tornado Warning is in effect for northwestern Harris County until 11:30 a.m., including Cypress and Tomball
• A Tornado Watch is in effect for Montgomery, Liberty, San Jacinto, Grimes, Walker, Trinity, Polk, and Washington counties until 5 p.m.

Scattered showers will begin around 9 a.m. as a cold front moves through. By late morning into the early afternoon, expect more widespread rain and the potential for stronger storms. Most will be to the northeast, but we some strong storms could move into the City of Houston.

The Storm Prediction Center has put Houston at a slight risk for severe weather Saturday. We’re at a level 2 out of 5.

Storms clear out by the evening as the cold front leaves. We’ll have cooler and drier air for Sunday. 

New Year’s Eve brings lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s.

Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, such as the KHOU 11 app, and stay informed of changing conditions.