Southeast Texas Braces for Scorching Temperatures and Sudden Storms
A scorching hot January day is ahead, with temperatures starting at a relatively mild 70 degrees but warming up to a sizzling 80 degrees by the afternoon. However, this pleasant weather will be short-lived as a cold front slowly makes its way through the region, bringing showers, thunderstorms, and potentially even severe weather.
The National Weather Service has issued an ABC13 Weather Watch due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of the Friday night cold front. While there's only a small chance of scattered showers in the morning, that chance increases significantly during the afternoon and evening, with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop.
Primary threats from these storms will be damaging winds and large hail, but isolated severe storms could also produce brief tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has given southeast Texas a relatively low 5-15% chance of severe weather on Friday, but that doesn't mean you should underestimate the potential for gusty winds or hail.
In fact, heavier storms could produce 1-3 inches of rain, potentially leading to temporary flooding in some areas. Marathon weekend will be chilly and grey, with temperatures only reaching the mid-50s by Saturday and low 60s on Sunday. While there's currently no sign of freezing weather, signals are emerging that a colder pattern may develop across Canada and the US during the second half of January.
Stay ahead of the storm and check back for updates from ABC13 Weather Watch.
A scorching hot January day is ahead, with temperatures starting at a relatively mild 70 degrees but warming up to a sizzling 80 degrees by the afternoon. However, this pleasant weather will be short-lived as a cold front slowly makes its way through the region, bringing showers, thunderstorms, and potentially even severe weather.
The National Weather Service has issued an ABC13 Weather Watch due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of the Friday night cold front. While there's only a small chance of scattered showers in the morning, that chance increases significantly during the afternoon and evening, with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop.
Primary threats from these storms will be damaging winds and large hail, but isolated severe storms could also produce brief tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has given southeast Texas a relatively low 5-15% chance of severe weather on Friday, but that doesn't mean you should underestimate the potential for gusty winds or hail.
In fact, heavier storms could produce 1-3 inches of rain, potentially leading to temporary flooding in some areas. Marathon weekend will be chilly and grey, with temperatures only reaching the mid-50s by Saturday and low 60s on Sunday. While there's currently no sign of freezing weather, signals are emerging that a colder pattern may develop across Canada and the US during the second half of January.
Stay ahead of the storm and check back for updates from ABC13 Weather Watch.
. I mean, I get it, weather can be super unpredictable, but this cold front coming in on Friday looks like it's gonna cause some major issues. Heavy rain and hail are one thing, but the potential for brief tornadoes? That's a whole different story 
. And don't even get me started on the temp drop this weekend - from 80s to mid-50s in just two days? Brrr 
. Guess you gotta stay tuned and check those weather updates if you're planning on heading out this weekend!
and yeah, 1-3 inches of rain cud cause some problems 
tempuratures dropin 2 mid 50s tho? that sounds pretty chilly... marathon weekend should be all about layering up & staying cozy 
. But hey, at least it's not the end of the world... yet 
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i hope everyone is prepared for those scorching hot temps followed by sudden storms that could bring heavy rain & hail. let's all just take a deep breath and stay safe, ya know? 
️ the storm prediction center might say there's only a 5-15% chance of severe weather, but we can't count out Mother Nature 
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anyway, gotta be prepared for whatever comes next, hope everyone stays safe out there 
Ugh, I hate when the weather is all over the place like this... one day it's sunny, next day it's pouring rain 
. Can't even plan a trip to Southeast Texas right now without worrying about scorching temps and sudden storms. And 1-3 inches of rain? That's a lot for just one day! I'm thinking of canceling my plans for Marathon weekend too, don't wanna get caught in the grey and chilly 
. But at least it's not going to be freezing, right? 
. Anyway, gotta stay vigilant about this crazy weather forecast! 70 degrees in January? That sounds like a lovely day out, but then BAM, severe thunderstorms hit and everything goes downhill 
. And don't even get me started on the potential for tornadoes... that's just too much for one day 
. I hope everyone stays safe and dry, especially during those heavy storms that could cause flooding 
. On a lighter note, I wish they'd predict some decent weather for Marathon weekend... low 60s? That sounds more like winter than Texas 
!