A powerful cold brings a dramatic temperature drop, strong winds and elevated fire danger Monday.

The risk for excessive rainfall is highest north of Interstate 10, according to the National Weather Service, which says there also is a risk of severe storms for areas northeast of Columbus and Freeport.

Severe weather is possible across the Houston area on Wednesday as a storm system moves through Southeast Texas, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Forecasters say the primary concern will be damaging winds, with a 5–15% probability, along with a 2–5% chance of tornadoes and about a 5% chance of large hail.

A strong cold front pushing toward the Houston area has triggered an hourly Weather Impact Alert that goes into effect Sunday evening.

A powerful cold front that triggered deadly tornadoes and destructive winds across the central U.S. is stalling over Southeast Texas on Sunday, shifting the primary weather threat from severe storms to localized flooding and blinding rain.

Behind Sunday night's cold front, temperatures will take a major dip, about 20 to 25° on Monday. High temperatures will only be in the low 60s and lows Monday night will be in the middle 40s for Houston, with even colder temps expected north of Houston.

Strong to severe storms along a cold front moving across the country. Houston gets strong storms and powerful winds.

Wind Advisory from 10 AM Sunday; gusts and evening storms will bring a sharp cool‑down Monday. Secure outdoor items.

Jimmy Fowler oversees how National Weather Service alerts are communicated across Southeast Texas, one of the nation's most weather-exposed regions.

Instead of a wash out, the front will set Houston up for a major temperature swing! Going from near 90 to the 60s, from Sunday to Monday. Temperatures will be in the 70s with a couple of mornings in the 50s. A brief warm-up above average over the weekend with limited rain chances.