Effects from the storm will be felt on our coast with increased wave action today and a coastal flood watch in effect. Only minor flooding of low lying coastal spots is expected.

Inland we remain mostly cloudy today with highs in the 70's. A drier air mass will move in tonight and make for cool mornings and warm afternoons with lower humidity Tuesday through Thursday.

This area of rain will be accompanied by an area of low pressure which will push water and waves on to the upper Texas coast bringing a chance for minor coastal flooding. This rain has nothing to do with 'Ida.'

Ida is currently a depression over central America. The hurricane center is forecasting Ida to re-emerge and re-develop into a tropical storm and enter the eastern gulf on Tuesday. The forecast takes in into Florida on Wednesday night. If that forecast verifies the effects on the Texas coast from Ida will be minimal.

The forecast from the hurricane center is for Ida to weaken back to depression strength over the next two days as it crosses over central America.

Although the extended forecast has Ida re-developing back to tropical storm strength and hedding into the southern gulf on Tuesday morning, I must remind you (and myself) that there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty in that extended timeframe.

Simply put, I urge you to monitor the storms strength and forecast over the weekend as it may be able to survive its treck across land and get into the gulf early next week.

Computers are not overly agressive in developing this system. However, intensity forecasts are 'iffy' at best and this thing could quicly strengthen. What there is of it will probably just sit near Honduras for the next couple of days before dirfting N-NE.

Will it impact the gulf?? We'll just take it one day at a time. I urge you to check here and get morning updates beginning at 4:30am the rest of the week and through the weekend.

Expect more perfect weather for election day today and the rest of the week. A tad bit warmer over the coming weeknd.

Rain chances pick up on Monday and Tuesday of next week as a pacific storm system rolls in.

Otherwise, except for the high ragweed pollen count, near perfect weather for the rest of the week!

Lows in the upper 40's and low 50's may call for a jacket if you are voting Tuesday morning... then a warm up into the low 70's by lunchtime and a high in the mid 70's.

Hurricane season lasts through the end of November and althoug we are watching a little swir out near Bermuda, at this point it poses no threat to the United States. We'll keep an eye on it.

Enjoy the weather and have a great week!

Flooding of Lake Point Dr. and Thelma in Northshore and Rivercrest Subdivisions may cut off homes during the weekend. Roads in the subdivision west of US 59 at the end of Hamblin Rd. will become impassable. No homes are expected to flood.

The good news is the rain is coming to an end and the flash flood watch has been canceled. Expecting nice chilly weather for football tonight and a lovely weekend for the air show at Ellington and trick-or-treating. Temps should be in the mid 60's for the little ghosts and goblins.

Dry weather expected through most of next week.

These pacific cold fronts are becoming more common and it's really beginning to look like El Nino is effecting Texas as planned with much needed rain. Another wet pacific system will push in Thursday and Friday with another round of rain.

But you have to physically walk into an Amegy Bank to do this. Tell them you want to make a donation to a benefit fund that has been set up for an individual. Tell them Ms. Randon's name and make your donation. They accept all forms of payment.

We continue to get emails and calls from folks who want to help Randon as she desperately battles cancer and tries to keep the power on at her home where she uses an oxygen machine powered by electricity.

Rain totals may reach 2"-4" with some spots seeing more by tomorrow afternoon. This will bring a threat for street flooding of low spots during the heavier downpours.

A cold front will sweep the rain outa' here Thursday evening and usher in beautiful fall weather for Friday and the weekend.

Today will be a transition day as the north wind begins a process of bringing in cooler and drier air. Highs will be in the upper 70's under sunny skies this Friday afternoon.

Saturday and Sunday mornings will be the coolest with lows in the 50's and upper 40's in the northern counties. Highs under sunny skies will only make the mid to lower 70's keeping highs about 8-10 degrees below normal for this time of year.

Perfect weather for the Dynamo game on Sunday and the Texas Renn-Fest all weekend!

The outpouring of sympathy and support has been amazing. GOD Bless all of you who have reached out to help her. Here's how:

A fund has been set up to help Randon pay her bills. You can make donations to the Mabel Rendon Benefit Account at any Amegy Bank.

I expect the front to arrive in the Conroe area about 4pm. In the Downtown area by 6:pm and off the coast by 9:pm.

Looks like we will see a band of rain or thunderstorms with the fronts arrival and maybe some lingering light rain for an hour or two after frontal passage.

Temps will drop from the 90's into the 70's quickly, then into the low 60's for lows tonight with a north wind at 10-20 mph.

I expect a cloudy Friday morning and a sunny Friday afternoon with sunshine and cool temps through the weekend.

A cold front will enter our northern counties Thursday morning and by evening be off the coast. This will shift winds around to the north and finally bring in some real fall weather. Friday will be nice with lows in the morning around 59 and highs in the upper 70's with sunshine.

More sunshine for the weekend and lows in the 50's and 40's, highs in the low 70's!

Wonderfull!

The power company says it can't help.

"They have no consideration for life. It's just like they don't care," said Randon.

But scores of you have expessed a desire to send money to help Randon. Here at 11 News we are working to set up some kind of account to take in your donations for her.