Severe storms north of Houston Wednesday evening

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across North Texas on Wednesday and move south late this afternoon and evening.

Areas north of Houston, such as Conroe, Brenham, Bryan and Huntsville, see a risk of scattered strong storms. Houston and Harris County are excluded from the severe weather risk area. However, isolated showers and thunderstorms cannot be completely ruled out in Houston on Wednesday evening.

Chronology: Storms could begin to reach our northern areas as early as 6 p.m., then gradually move south. If rain reaches Harris County, it could happen as early as 8 p.m., with a slight chance until 1 or 2 a.m.

Besides storms, heat and humidity will be the biggest weather headlines. Houston faces several days ahead with a heat index reading above 100. Heat and humidity become dangerous during Memorial Day weekend with head index values ​​exceeding 105.