Houston, brace yourselves for a potentially stormy holiday weekend as forecasters anticipate showers and possible thunderstorms through Sunday. The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) informs that today Houstonians can expect mostly cloudy skies with highs around 67 degrees and a 20 percent chance of rainfall after 1 a.m. The NWS detailed forecast predicts that the temperatures tonight will hover around 59 degrees with an east wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
In the ramp-up to the weekend, Friday has a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 7 a.m., followed by a cloudy night with an equal chance of rainfall. But it's Saturday when the skies will likely open up more significantly, boasting a 60% chance of showers and potentially a thunderstorm post-1 p.m, and a reported 70% chance Saturday night. The NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK, in their latest outlook, also warns of a "marginal risk of severe thunderstorms" across Southeast Arizona and far Southwest New Mexico, signaling a turbulent weather pattern that could impact the greater Houston area as well. Notably mentioned on the Storm Prediction Center's Discussion, "A few afternoon thunderstorms are also possible farther east across south TX."
Continuing the soggy spell into Sunday, Houston is forecasted to face a high chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, clearing out just before Christmas Day. This aligns with Click2Houston's report noting that Christmas Eve may experience steady rain and a handful of thunderstorms, while Christmas Day should see mostly sunny skies and comfortable highs near 65 degrees.
Heading into the following week, the city should prepare for gently dipping temperatures with the 10-day forecast showing mostly sunny conditions and nightly lows edging down into the 40s. According to the prediction detailed by Click2Houston, the official start of winter marks a period of above-average temperatures and an unsettled climate, urging locals to plan for indoor activities during the seasonal showers.
