Houston Weather: Get Ready for Weekend Storms!
Southeast Texas is currently experiencing hot, humid, and hazy conditions due to Saharan dust and dry air. While today presents a relatively low risk of severe weather, be prepared for a significant increase in rain chances this weekend, particularly on Saturday and Sunday.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring radar as a surge of moisture moves into the region, potentially bringing heavier downpours and scattered thunderstorms. The storms could arrive in waves, depending on how the moisture funnels into the area.
Weekend Forecast: What to Expect
- Friday: Mostly dry with a chance of isolated showers in the afternoon.
- Saturday & Sunday: A spike in rain chances is expected, with afternoon and evening storms more likely.
- Next Week: Rain chances decrease again by Monday as high pressure strengthens.
Areas Most Affected
While isolated rain is possible across the Houston metro on Friday, with some areas like the Katy Freeway potentially seeing a brief inch of rain, the heaviest rainfall this weekend is likely to impact areas south and east of Houston, where moisture convergence is strongest.
Important Reminders
- Stay hydrated and keep cool, as it will feel like the mid-to-upper 90s across the metro.
- The poor air quality from Saharan dust may irritate allergies or respiratory issues, especially along the coast and over Galveston.
- Keep umbrellas and rain gear handy for Saturday and Sunday.
- Be cautious of street flooding during stronger downpours.
- Stay weather-aware if you're headed outdoors or traveling.
Looking ahead, early next week could bring triple-digit heat. Stay tuned for further updates!
Even with potential downpours, widespread flooding is not expected, but isolated street flooding is possible. Please be careful and avoid any flooded areas.
The tropics remain quiet thanks to Saharan Dust. Nothing urgent is brewing in the tropics as of today and models aren't showing threats for Texas over the next several days.