Weather Threat Forces Cancellation Of Some Holiday Events

A number of events scheduled for Friday night have been canceled as local officials monitor a developing storm moving into the Houston area. Forecasters predict that between 4-11 inches of rain could fall between 4 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday, resulting in flash flooding in many areas of Houston.

Among the event that have been canceled or moved include:

• Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo
• Mercer Botanic Garden’s Holiday in the Gardens
• Snowfest, and Shuffle and Parade in Missouri City
• Santa’s Workshop at Magnum-Howell Center
• Rosenberg Christmas Tree Lighting moved to Saturday

Tomball’s annual German Christmas Market kicks off Friday night and runs through Sunday. Officials have not said if Friday’s event has been postponed.

Follow this story for any updates or cancellations.

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