The City of Houston is directing people to overflow shelters as temperatures plummet into the thirties amid rainfall, creating potentially life-threatening conditions for the homeless population. Local officials warn that the combination of cold and wet weather poses a severe risk of hypothermia for those exposed to the elements.

Storm roaring across the state will reach its peak Thursday night with more snow across the Dallas and Fort Worth areas and heavy rain for Houston in Southeast Texas. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for North Texas including Dallas & Arlington until noon on Friday,

City of Houston has extended overflow shelter hours to protect people from the elements as another round of bad weather rolls through Houston. As cold temperatures and heavy rain hit the area, overflow shelter facilities will remain open overnight to provide shelter to those in need.

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.

North Texas is bracing for a mix of snow and sleet.A winter storm warning went into effect Thursday morning and continues until 12 p.m. Friday. The warning includes Denton, Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties.

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.