As Houston braces for a wet holiday weekend, residents are advised to keep their umbrellas handy and raincoats at the ready. The National Weather Service forecasts a high chance of showers and thunderstorms today with possible new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, and higher amounts expected in thunderstorms. Southeast winds could reach gusts as high as 20 mph, warns the weather forecast for Houston.
For those traveling or running last-minute holiday errands, caution is advised as tonight the chance of precipitation surges to 90%, bringing new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches. The Storm Prediction Center indicates that severe thunderstorm potential appears low on Sunday, with any potential severe weather mostly expected offshore the Upper Texas and Louisiana coasts.
Continuing into Christmas Eve, Houstonians can expect steady morning rain and thunderstorms before conditions start to clear later in the day. The forecast suggests a return to dry conditions by Christmas Eve night, ensuring Santa's sleigh may not require windshield wipers after all. According to Click2Houston, the rain is scheduled to move out west to east starting in the afternoon, finalizing before 6 p.m.
This week's fluctuating weather comes with advice for holiday hosts to prepare for indoor festivities. "Regardless, if you’re hosting for the holidays I’d come up with some indoor activities that your guests can do while showers pass," the report by Click2Houston suggests. Despite the dreary forecast, Christmas Day offers a respite with mostly sunny skies and a high near 58 degrees, just in time for yuletide celebrations.
