School districts in the Houston region remained open after cold temperatures and predicted widespread rainfall, totaling two to three inches, according to an early Thursday National Weather Service social media post.

Today is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day in southeast Texas. Heavy rain will begin to move in midday with the heaviest rain expected later this afternoon into the evening. Models are showing 2 to 4 inches of rain possible in total and the highest amounts will likely be close to the coast.

The City of Houston opened two shelters as temperatures dropped in the Houston area. They were both at capacity.