Tornado warning for southeastern Harris County until 3:45 p.m.

HOUSTON — A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern Harris County until 3:45 p.m. 

The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Deer Park, moving north at 20 to 25 mph.

KHOU 11 Meteorologist Tim Pandajis said it’s radar-indicated and nothing has been confirmed on the ground, but Baytown, Channelview and nearby areas should stay weather aware.

LOCAL FORECAST: Rain returns this weekend

• Saturday: While parts of Houston have seen intermittent showers, areas to the northeast are getting inundated with heavy rain. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Tim Pandajis reports radar estimates of nearly 5 inches by 1:15 p.m.

     A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Liberty and Polk counties until      3:15 p.m.

So temperatures will be warm for the weekend and it’ll turn very humid. We’re talking upper 70s. But thanks to an upper area of low pressure to our south, we will see on-and-off rain chances all weekend long.

• Sunday: A few overnight storms could produce about an inch of rain. The more active severe threat moves in between 2:30 and 6:30 a.m. After that, the overall trend for Sunday will be less rain as a new cold front moves through. The rain should move offshore by 2 p.m.

The main severe threat will be for periods of strong wind and localized heavy rain. There is also a marginal risk to see a spin up by way of a waterspout, and brief tornado or two.

A few spotty showers could linger in the Houston Metro for the Texans tailgate. What else will linger? The warmth! Temps hover in the mid 70s most afternoon. The record stands at 80 degrees so likely in the clear but still not very winter-like temps.

You can track the rain all weekend long using our live interactive radar.

Also, follow the KHOU 11 Meteorologist team for live updates: