Tropical Depression Five Warning Issued for Houston Area, Effective September 1
A tropical depression warning will go into effect at midnight September 1, with heavy rain and potential flooding expected.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 4:42 p.m. ET
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Aug 31, 2026, 4:43 p.m. ET
Houston-Area Schools Warn of Heavy Rain and Flooding as Tropical Depression Five Develops
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Tropical Depression Five, which is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to neighborhoods, according to Fox 26 Houston. The warning begins on September 1, 2026.
In response, local schools are urging families to stay safe. "We ask that our families continue to stay safe," the school district said, as reported by Fox 26 Houston.
The storm has developed in the Gulf, and the warning is in effect as of the start of September.
Aug 31, 2026, 4:42 p.m. ETFirst report
Tropical Depression Five Develops in Gulf, Houston-Area Schools Warn of Heavy Rain
Tropical Depression Five has developed in the Gulf, according to a warning reported by Fox 26 Houston. The system is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding in neighborhoods, with the warning beginning at 12:00 a.m. on September 1, 2026.
Officials ask that families continue to stay safe, as reported by Fox 26 Houston. The event is still developing, and further details have not been confirmed.
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