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.

From the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, Envoy Air had three canceled flights, SkyWest had two canceled flights and PSA Airlines had one canceled flight, according to FlightAware. Six Southwest flights from Dallas Love Field to Hobby were also canceled, according to FlightAware.

Major Texas winter storm is gearing up to push into western parts of the state late tonight and increase Friday morning. Winter Storm Warning is now in place for the Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth areas from Thursday morning through Noon Friday.

HOUSTON - The next Texas winter storm is almost here, and it's going to be ugly. Houston will avoid the worst of it. Wednesday will be cloudy, breezy and cold, so bundle up. Highs will be in the mid-40s. Thursday gets interesting. Ice and snow begin for north-central and North Texas.