A powerful cold brings a dramatic temperature drop, strong winds and elevated fire danger Monday.

Severe weather is possible across the Houston area on Wednesday as a storm system moves through Southeast Texas, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Forecasters say the primary concern will be damaging winds, with a 5–15% probability, along with a 2–5% chance of tornadoes and about a 5% chance of large hail.

A strong cold front moves through Sunday evening with a quick line of strong storms that could bring gusty winds.

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.

Storms are expected in Houston Wednesday. Here's the latest forecast on severe weather risk, tornado potential and when storms are most likely.

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, Texas (KTRK) -- An ABC13 Weather Alert Day was in effect on Wednesday as strong-to-severe thunderstorms rolled through southeast Texas. A Tornado Watch was issued for several parts of southeast Texas, including Harris, Fort Bend, and Galveston counties, and it was canceled before 5 p.m. A cold front led temperatures to plummet on Thursday.