An EF-1 tornado struck near Shepherd on Monday, north of Houston, and the region has another chance of seeing severe weather on Thursday.
An upper-level low pressure system moving across the southwestern United States is the impetus for the possible storms, and a resulting thin band of storms could produce strong winds and possibly an isolated tornado, says the National Weather Service.
Expect 25- to 45-mph wind gusts with the thin band of storms, with the best chances of severe weather northeast of a line from Brenham to Anahuac.
The Storm Prediction Center’s outlook for severe weather Thursday morning shows the greatest threat of thunderstorms is to the east of the Houston area, but nevertheless the metro area is at a 15 percent risk of severe storms.
The period during which the severe weather is most likely to occur is from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., forecasters say.
Rain accumulations in Houston are expected to be light, with perhaps one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch falling across the city. More rainfall is likely to the east-northeast of Houston.
A cold front will move across the region on Thursday afternoon, ending the threat of any thunderstorms for the time being.
This weekend’s weather looks pretty nice, with partly sunny days on Saturday and Sunday along with high temperatures around 70 degrees. There’s a slight chance of rain on Sunday.
Still, it should be weather to enjoy. Plan your outdoor activities now.