Houston May Get 8 Inches Of Rain This Week: Expect Flooding

HOUSTON, TX — A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico moving north is expected to bring tons of rain over the next days, with as much as eight inches falling on Houston between Monday and Thursday

The coast near Bay City and Victoria are expected to be hit the hardest, with 10 to 12 inches of rain possible between Monday and Thursday.

The National Weather Service reports locally heavy rain and tropical funnel clouds are possible Monday, and we should prepare for flooding. The rain will be joined by thunderstorms for much of the week.

See the full text of the hazardous weather outlook here.

Click2Houston reports some waves of rain could dump up to two inches in an hour, which could result in heavy flooding in some areas. The recent dry conditions should help keep flooding localized, and officials don't expect the river ways to be much of a problem.

Below is your full week ahead weather forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 82. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.

Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.

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