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A storm system is expected to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds to the Houston area early Saturday morning, with the most intense weather lasting about 30 minutes to an hour. The storms will move east by sunrise, followed by clearing and calmer conditions on Sunday. Residents should prepare for potential flooding and keep an eye on weather updates, especially for Saturday night plans.
Colder temperatures and light rain are expected overnight, with a quick-moving cold front and squall line bringing the risk of severe storms, including damaging wind, tornadoes, and hail, from noon through 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The storm timeline indicates the areas and times of highest impact, with cooler temperatures and another rain-producing front expected later in the week.
The destructive storms that hit the D.C. area on Saturday were caused by a combination of extreme heat and humidity, a strong cold front, and a disturbance high in the atmosphere. These storms produced winds over 80 mph, toppling trees, damaging buildings and cars, and cutting power to over 200,000 customers. The storms were not tornadoes or a derecho, but rather localized downbursts, which are blasts of wind that originate in the clouds and slam into the ground. The storms formed rapidly due to the hot and humid environment, and were the worst in the area since the 2012 derecho.