Houston weather: Wet Friday, weekend ahead across the area

Deeper Gulf moisture starts pushing in Friday, bringing scattered showers and storms back into the forecast. Brief downpours, lightning and gusty winds will be possible in stronger cells.
By Remeisha Shade at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) · · 1 min read

Deeper Gulf moisture starts pushing in Friday, bringing scattered showers and storms back into the forecast. Brief downpours, lightning and gusty winds will be possible in stronger cells.
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