Houston weather: Flash Flood Watch, Tornado Watch 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect for Chambers, Galveston and Liberty counties until 3 p.m.

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.

The Pearland area has seen some heavy rains, leaving some roads impassible.

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!”