Houston weather: Flash Flood Warning for Brazoria, Galveston counties as cold front sweeps through | View live radar

HOUSTON — The overnight hours were relatively calm weather-wise in Houston proper, but we can’t let our guard down yet.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Brazoria and Galveston County until 1:45 p.m.  

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris Counties until 3 p.m. today — especially for the coastal communities and bay due to possible waterspouts, says KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft.

There is also a Flash Flood Watch for parts of the Houston area through 3 p.m. today.

Much of the heavy rainfall overnight kept west of Houston, but it is expected to get into our area later this morning into the early afternoon. Expect on and off rain with the potential of isolated thunderstorms that will be capable of producing another 1-3 inches of rain. Keep your guard up for high water spots. They will be a concern through our early afternoon because the ground is already saturated from yesterday’s rainfall.

You can watch Chita’s New Year forecast here:

Our cold front is splitting the temperatures throughout the area in half this morning, but soon it will be cold across town.

Starting tomorrow, New Year’s Day, we will be under clear skies but cold temperatures. Temperatures will drop in to the 30s overnight. 

From the National Weather Service: “A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather and possible tornadoes, so be prepared to take action! If a warning is issued, then that means there is an imminent threat, so take action!”