𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐲 A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 6 AM Saturday through 6 PM Sunday. Confidence is increasing in extreme cold and a risk of freezing rain this weekend. Below freezing temperatures likely Saturday night through Monday

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Louisiana and Texas until 9 PM CST

Storm chances increase Saturday evening in the Katy area. A few storms could become strong with hail as the primary concern, along with gusty winds, lightning, and heavy rain. Stay weather aware and have a way to receive warnings.

🌩️ Katy Weather Update – Mar 7 Storms are possible later today, mainly 3–8 PM. Slight Risk for severe storms. Not everyone will see severe weather, but isolated storms could bring large hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Stay weather aware.

🌦️ Katy Weather Heads Up Strong storms are possible Wednesday late morning–afternoon. Main risks: damaging wind, lightning, heavy rain, small hail, and a low tornado chance. Today: turn on weather alerts, know your safe place, and secure loose outdoor items. Stay weather aware

🌪️ Tornado Watch until 6 PM for the Katy area. Storms are developing west near Sealy and Hempstead and moving east around 30 mph. Main threats: damaging wind up to 70 mph, hail, and a few tornadoes. Stay weather aware.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including The Woodlands TX, Spring TX and Aldine TX until 12:45 PM CDT

Katy weather today: ☀️ Mid–upper 80s ⛈️ Front around 6–8 PM with a quick line of storms ⚠️ A few could produce strong winds or hail 🌬️ 40 mph wind gusts tonight behind the front 🧥 Highs in the 50s tomorrow That’s a 30° swing in about 12 hours. Just a routine Texas forecast.

6:25 PM Update Storm line along the cold front is approaching Katy and should reach the area in 35–45 minutes. Storms moving 40–50 mph may produce gusty winds (around 50 mph) and small hail. NWS issued a Special Weather Statement north/west of Katy.

🚨 Heads up, Katy! 🚨 Statewide emergency alert test April 2 (10 AM–12:30 PM). You may receive multiple TEST alerts on your phone 📱—that’s normal! ✔️ No action needed ✔️ Don’t call 911 unless it’s real ✔️ Alerts will be marked “TEST” Stay ready: cityofkaty.com/KTALERT

Reminder for tomorrow (April 2): Statewide alert test 10:00 AM–12:30 PM. You may receive multiple alerts, even back-to-back, as agencies across Texas test their systems. We get it, it can be frustrating. Please stay patient and don’t unsubscribe. These alerts save lives.

🚨 KTALERT Test Message Update 🚨 The City of Katy has successfully sent out test messages today through our KTALERT emergency notification system. 🔔 Please do not unsubscribe or disable alerts Thank you for your patience and for helping keep Katy safe and prepared.

Saturday Weather Update: Showers & storms develop ahead of a cold front this afternoon into tonight. Marginal Risk (1/5) severe Marginal Risk (1/4) excessive rainfall Lower impacts early. Better storm chances late afternoon–evening. Not a washout, stay weather aware.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇-𝐄-𝐁 (𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐲) Katy Fire, along with surrounding agencies, responded to a fire at H-E-B, 25675 Nelson Way. The fire has been extinguished. The scene remains active, and the store is closed. Please avoid the area while crews continue working.

🌧️⛈️ Rain and storms moving toward Katy this afternoon. Heavy downpours and lightning possible. Could slow the commute and lead to isolated street flooding. Give yourself extra time and use caution on wet roads. Stay weather aware.

A special weather statement has been issued for Sealy TX, Brookshire TX and Waller TX until 4:30 PM CDT

Based on latest radar trends, the Flood Watch has been expanded to include inland Harris, Waller, and Montgomery counties. Rainfall rates of 2-4" per hour and training storms may lead to street flooding and isolated instances of flash flooding within the Watch area. #HOUwx

Rain & storms increase Tue–Wed with widespread showers likely at times. Heavier downpours (2–3”/hr) possible where storms repeat. Minor street flooding possible in low spots. Main window: Tue afternoon–Wed afternoon. Stay weather aware.

Storms increase this afternoon (12–6 PM). Some could produce heavy rain in a short time, leading to localized street flooding. Stronger storms may bring frequent lightning and gusty winds. Impacts will vary by location. Stay weather aware.

Future you will appreciate this. April 25–27: emergency supplies are tax-free in Texas. ⛈️ Batteries, flashlights, radios… the stuff you don’t want to be hunting for later.