Houston cools sharply Thursday after midweek storms push a cold front through Southeast Texas. Here’s how long the cooler weather lasts.

As a line of storms moved through northwest Harris County, TranStar cameras captured drivers on Highway 290 encountering rainy conditions.

A cold front will bring the risk for severe storms and flooding to Houston on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

A tornado watch is in effect for Houston and much of Southeast Texas until 6 p.m. Wednesday as storms capable of wind damage, hail and tornadoes move in.

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.

HOUSTON – KPRC 2’s weather team is tracking a severe weather threat across parts of Southeast Texas. For the areas generally north of the Houston Metro and east of Caldwell, we’re tracking a 2 out of 5 slight risk,

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

Damaging winds and hail are all part of the forecast.