Houstonians are encouraged to stay weather aware today and tonight as strong thunderstorms slowly move through southeast Texas. We are under a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain become likely Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. A few storms this afternoon could be severe with large hail and damaging winds, then the threat transitions to street flooding. Travis says 1-3 inches of rain will fall in most areas with 5-7 inches in isolated spots.

Bayous and creeks will likely stay within their banks, but street flooding will be possible through the night. It is especially dangerous to travel during flash flooding at night because it is difficult to see where water may be covering the road.

After a sloppy morning commute, the sky should clear Thursday afternoon leaving sunshine, mild temperatures and lower humidity for Easter weekend.

From ABC13