How tropical weather may affect World Cup fans in Houston

Driving the news: A storm is forecast to make landfall Wednesday evening near the Texas-Louisiana border, bringing a flash-flood threat to Greater Houston.

What they're saying: "The way the forecast is shaking out right now, we do have a good chance of some light to moderate rain during match time," Brian Mason, director of the Houston Office of Emergency Management, told City Council members Tuesday.

• "But it shouldn't [have] any significant impacts on getting people to and from the stadium," he added. "I say all that with caution, because it is very moist and humid out there. Weather forecasts change."

State of play: Many fans will ride the Metropolitan Transit Authority's Red Line train to access the stadium Wednesday. Metro says it's monitoring weather conditions and encourages riders to check the latest service alerts.

• Those driving to the match should be prepared to turn around and find another route if standing water blocks the roadway, officials say.

The bottom line: "Everyone needs to express to Houstonians and our guests: Do not drive into standing water," Mayor John Whitmire said Tuesday. "We know as Houstonians that just does not work."

• "With a little bit of luck and blessing, [the storm will] go east of us and we can get back focused on the World Cup," he later added.