A winter storm warning has been issued for the Houston area for the first time in nearly two years as a rare Gulf Coast winter storm promises heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The National Weather Service in League City,

Expect scattered showers with highs close to 70 Wednesday after a drizzly morning. On Thursday, expect a possible line of strong to severe storms making it a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day.

Thursday will bring the combination of muggy air, a cold front and a strong upper-level disturbance. Expect at least scattered storms and possibly a line of strong to severe storms including the slight chance for a tornado or damaging winds 60 mph+.

Thursday will bring a combination of muggy air, a cold front and a strong upper-level disturbance. Expect at least scattered storms and possibly a line of strong to severe storms, including the slight chance for a tornado or damaging winds of 60 mph+.