Houston Weather Forecast
Houston is expected to experience spotty showers and storms throughout the afternoon and evening. A jet stream disturbance, combined with the persistent onshore flow from the Gulf, will provide enough moisture and instability to generate scattered rain and a few isolated storms. While widespread heavy rain is not anticipated, residents should be prepared for some brief downpours.
Current Weather Conditions
The main event arrives later in the day as a front pushes through. A few storms could be strong and severe, especially north and east of the Houston area. Additionally, there is a chance that a lightning strike could start a fire in the driest, most vulnerable areas. Areas north and east of Houston are at a level 1 risk of severe weather, with isolated small hail and strong winds possible with storms in these areas.
Weekend Forecast
Big changes are expected on Sunday as the cold front sweeps through early in the morning. Once it clears the area, the afternoon will feature sunny skies, comfortable temperatures, but also a huge drop in humidity. Very dry air along with northern breezes on Sunday means a higher risk for fires across the area and much of Texas. Monday morning is expected to be the coolest of the week, with upper 50s possible.
Tropical Update
The National Hurricane Center is still monitoring a tropical wave in the central Atlantic. This tropical wave is expected to continue moving west and eventually into the Caribbean Sea, with a low 30% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next 7 days. Another weak area of low pressure in the northern Atlantic has a very low chance of turning into a brief tropical or subtropical system before moving into cooler waters. Tropical development is not expected in any other part of the Atlantic basin for now.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Houston residents should be prepared for spotty showers and storms throughout the afternoon and evening, with a chance of severe weather north and east of the area. The cold front on Sunday will bring big changes, including sunny skies and a drop in humidity, but also an increased risk of fires. It’s essential to stay informed about the weather forecast and tropical updates, especially during hurricane season, which runs through the end of November.
