Even though we are 5 days out, the Storm Prediction Center has enough confidence to issue a level 2 or 5 severe threat risk for this massive area shaded in yellow. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail are all possible, but to what extent will come more into focus over the next 2-3 days.

Houston starts a new work week with an early morning storm risk, but higher rain chances bring the risk of flooding by late week.

We'll have about a 36-hour window from midday Thursday through Friday night for waves of heavy storms with 4-6" totals possible and a few strong to severe storms, too.