Chances of precipitation will ratchet up as the day progresses on Friday, December 15, with gusty winds that could reach up to 20 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before midnight; a mix of showers and storms is likely after 4:00 a.m., with a high chance of rain at 90%. Some areas could get soaked with up to three-quarters of an inch of downpour, according to the National Weather Service,
Saturday with mostly cloudy conditions expected, but the sun is filling on Sunday. The winds will continue to whip around at a fair clip even as the sky clears, according to the National Weather Service's detailed forecast.
The Storm Prediction Center has indicated that severe thunderstorms may be on the Central Florida Peninsula, but this weather will steer clear of the Texas skies.
This weekend concludes on a less soggy note. The Houston Chronicle reports that every drop of rain is a boon to the parched landscapes across Southeast Texas. The coming precipitation might not fully resolve the drought conditions, but it's poised to contribute significantly to easing dry spells, especially as some parts of the Houston area remain on the drier side. From Friday into Saturday, estimates indicate that most locations can expect a beneficial half-inch to 1.5 inches over the next 24 to 36 hours. Locally higher amounts cannot be entirely ruled out, though that shouldn’t be a common occurrence as rain will be pretty quick to move in and move out.
Early Saturday, some post-rain chill will be felt, with weekend evenings potentially sliding into the lower 40s.
