Southeast Texas on Friday is facing a rare heightened risk of severe weather, a threat level seen only when destructive weather events have followed, such as last May's derecho and the post-Christmas tornado outbreak.

A Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. northwest of Huntsville and Houston that includes College Station, Waco and Austin.

The real action could arrive by tomorrow afternoon and evening with a line of slow-moving heavy storms possible. Tomorrow is a Fox 26 Storm Alert Day to give you a heads up that impactful weather is on the way.