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When an atmosphere is capped, thunderstorms have a hard time developing.

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Houston dries out Friday, but why did the severe storm forecast fizzle out?

Despite forecast models that suggesting a high likelihood for severe storms, Thursday's storms stayed below the threshold for severe weather, which includes 58 mph winds and one-inch hail. Here's why.

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