The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain for the Houston area beginning Friday, Dec. 7, with the potential for flash flooding beginning in the afternoon hours. The NWS Houston-Galveston branch released a briefing Dec. 6 detailing the storm, which is expected to bring 2-6 inches of rain to the majority of the Greater Houston area, with some localized areas receiving 8-10 inches. The area is under a flash flood watch.
Flash flood watch in effect for Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. This highlights some of the areas of greatest concern for heavy rainfall. #bcswx #houwx #glswx pic.twitter.com/Vz9wEQwUJu
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) December 6, 2018
Areas north of Houston, including Conroe and The Woodlands, could receive more than 4 inches of rain total, while areas south of Houston are likely to see more than 3 inches. According to the briefing, some road flooding is expected.
We have increased rainfall totals a touch, beginning noon tomorrow through Saturday evening. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect beginning noon Friday through Saturday morning. #txwx #houwx pic.twitter.com/pMCS5h0YTU
