One high-resolution weather model suggests heavy rain and thunderstorms will approach the Houston area by daybreak Thursday.

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Thursday morning storms will slow morning commutes, flood streets

Numerous storms are expected all day Thursday as a cold front approaches from the northwest. Heavy rain will likely slow down the morning commute in Houston.

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