Invest 93L was still over land early Wednesday, but it's expected to bring the risk of heavy rainfall and flooding to Houston in the coming days.

Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening concerns as the state contends with the threat of extreme weather.

An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Geneva and Houston counties.

The defining weather feature for Southeast Texas this week is a surface system of high atmospheric pressure that builds overhead by Sunday.

Houston faces a week of varied weather, with heat and possible downpours forecast, along with a brief dry spell and a looming tropical disturbance by the weekend.

Houston's National Weather Service office will soon have a key leadership role filled after months of vacancy.Why it matters: The appointment of a seasoned meteorologist-in-charge is a welcome addition,

In the wake of the central Texas flash flooding, after local officials pointed fingers at the National Weather Service for its alerts and forecasts, the agency responded: The NWS alerts gave several hours of lead time,

On Sunday at 2:33 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 4:30 p.m. for Houston County.

Houston is forecast to experience showers and thunderstorms with a 60% chance of rain and potential isolated street flooding.

While storms have remained below severe limits so far today, the National Weather Service has issued several "Special Weather Statements". Particularly strong storms are moving through Harris, Fort Bend,

Regardless of how the system develops, the National Weather Service said in a Wednesday morning update that "a surge of tropical moisture could enhance the risk of showers and thunderstorms" in Southeast Texas by the end of the week.