News Summary
Houston is set to experience a wetter weather pattern this week, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected almost daily. Residents should prepare for fluctuating temperatures and a flood watch as rain becomes more intense through the weekend. The forecast suggests highs in the 80s, with potential relief from drought conditions as rainfall brings much-needed moisture to the region.
Houston is bracing for a wetter weather pattern starting this week, with rain anticipated almost daily. Residents can expect a mix of scattered showers, thunderstorms, and varying temperatures as they navigate the changing weather in the coming days.
Today, Houston is expected to experience scattered showers during the morning, transitioning to partly sunny skies in the afternoon. High temperatures are forecasted to reach the low to mid-80s, accompanied by brisk southerly winds gusting up to 25 mph or more. By tonight, a line of thunderstorms is set to approach from the north, likely arriving around midnight. There is about a 50% chance that these storms will continue moving south past Interstate 10 by sunrise on Thursday.
Looking ahead, Thursday morning may see any remaining storm activity shift eastward, resulting in a warm and partly sunny day, with highs reaching the upper 80s. Overnight lows today are projected to drop to around 70 degrees amidst mostly cloudy skies.
The weather forecast indicates increasing rain chances on Friday afternoon due to an inbound front. Rain is expected to intensify through Friday evening and into Saturday afternoon, particularly affecting Harris County. The initial part of the weekend is likely to bring a significant chance of rainfall, with high temperatures hovering near 80 degrees. As the weekend progresses, Saturday night temperatures may fall to the mid-60s, leading into a pleasant Sunday, which is expected to have high temperatures in the low 80s and relatively lower humidity compared to recent weeks.
The beginning of next week remains uncertain, with predicted highs in the mid-80s and the potential return of showers and thunderstorms by Tuesday or Tuesday night.
Although Houston will predominantly evade severe thunderstorms impacting areas in North Texas today, residents are urged to remain vigilant due to a flood watch currently in effect until Thursday. The potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding exists through this period. Rainfall totals are predicted to range between 0.25 inches and under an inch, with localized higher amounts recorded under intense storm activity.
This period of rainfall could provide some reprieve from the worsening drought conditions in Southeast Texas, especially in the Brazos Valley region. Recent reports indicate that just under an inch of rainfall was recorded at Bush Intercontinental, and additional rains might help alleviate some impacts of the ongoing drought.
In summary, Houston is gearing up for unsettled weather through the weekend, characterized by rain chances, fluctuating temperatures, and winds. The upcoming weather pattern is not only significant for daily routines but may also play a crucial role in addressing the drought issues that have been developing across the region.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Houston
- Houston Chronicle
- Google News: Houston weather forecast
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