We're gearing up for multiple rounds of showers and storms that are expected to move through Southeast Texas now through Memorial Day. Street flooding and severe weather are possible.
Last updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:23PM GMTMultiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected now through Memorial Day, with street flooding and severe weather possible.
The heavy rain should begin to taper off mid-morning with drier conditions on tap this afternoon. As ABC13 continues to monitor weather conditions across the Houston area, we are actively tracking power outages. The ABC13 Power Outage tracker shows 6,563 customers without power in Harris County, according to CenterPoint Energy. In Fort Bend County, 660 customers are without power.
CenterPoint posted on social media Wednesday morning that the restoration process is ongoing in the Houston area. CenterPoint posted on social media this morning that the restoration process is ongoing in the Houston area.25 minutes agoDrivers headed out of the city on the North Freeway could expect a couple of delays due to a crash involving a big rig, according to TranStar.
Cameras on the northbound lanes of the North Freeway at North Main Street show the big rig in the center of the roadway. Details on the crash, if other vehicles were involved, or if anyone was injured, were not immediately released. ABC13 has real-time traffic data to help you navigate Houston's roads and avoid traffic delays. Sign up for traffic alerts that are sent straight to your phone through our ABC13 app.
Manage your notifications from the settings tab.2 Alvin ISD schools closed due to water damage from overnight storms, district says Two Alvin ISD schools are closed on Wednesday due to water damage from overnight storms, according to the district. School officials said both Wilder Elementary and Mary Marek Elementary sustained "significant damage.
" "We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to resolve this issue and ensure the campus is safe for students and staff," the district said in a statement.
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