NWS: Severe storms predicted ahead of cold front on Saturday



>>> See more on Saturday's weather ... Strong to severe storms are set to move into Houston ahead of a cold front early Saturday, so plan your weekend accordingly.

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Strong to severe storms are set to move into Houston ahead of a cold front early Saturday, so plan your weekend accordingly.

The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms to begin early Saturday morning as a cold front moves in.

With the front, comes more rain. It will likely bring with it a line of strong to severe storms from late Saturday morning until the afternoon hours.

Isolated tornadoes, damaging winds and hail, along with frequent lightning, are possible with these storms.

Potential heavy downpours could lead to very localized flooding.

The area with the highest possibility of severe weather is north of I-10.

Additionally, minor coastal flooding, with tides 1-2 feet above normal, and dangerous rip currents will continue through Saturday.

The most susceptible areas are Bolivar Peninsula at the Highway 87/124 intersection, Blue Water Highway and Surfside.

Fortunately, this weather system is should be fast-moving, pushing east of the region by the evening hours.

Temperatures aren't expected to fluctuate much until Saturday night when forecasters predict a 51-degree low. Sunday's forecast is sunny with a high of 71.

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