HOUSTON — Expect breezy and warm temperatures today as you head out the door. Winds will gust close to 40 mph. Make sure to secure loose objects around the house today. Afternoon highs will reach upper 80s with some areas hitting 90. Skies will be mostly cloudy.

After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area.

Flash flood warnings are in place, and street flooding is possible for portions of southeast Texas. Heavy rainfall is expected, so be sure to drive with caution. Cars in

Showers and storms will remain along the coast for Saturday and clearing through the afternoon. Highs will reach the low 80s with winds out of the south at 8-19 mph with peaks of sun through the day.

There’s a lot happening across the greater Houston area for Friday and some areas could be dealing with some hefty storms as the day wears on. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Liberty County and Polk County until 7 p.m. Friday. According to CenterPoint Energy’s outage map, 10,054 customers are without power as of 4:50 p.m.

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change.

All of Houston is ready to wear red Saturday to support the University of Houston’s basketball team at Final Four in San Antonio. While you pick out that outfit, remember you might need a poncho or umbrella on your way to the watch party.

Heavy rainfall and significant flooding are headed to Southeast Texas Thursday night, as the National Weather Service issued a flood watch.