Houston residents should enjoy today's mild conditions because the weather is about to take a hit. According to the National Weather Service, while today will be mostly sunny with a high near 72 degrees, the forecast predicts a wave of rain and possible thunderstorms looming for the weekend.
As the city wakes up to patchy fog this morning, skies are expected to remain clear tonight. But don't let the calm conditions fool you. The Storm Prediction Center assures that severe thunderstorms are not expected on Thursday, with the real action setting in on Friday night. Houstonians should prepare for showers and a thunderstorm after midnight, some of which could produce heavy rainfall. Carry an umbrella, because the chance of precipitation is skyrocketing to 80%.
Looking towards the weekend, it's not getting any drier. The forecast from the Weather Service has showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon on Saturday, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms continuing after noon, boasting a high chance of precipitation at 90%. If you had outdoor plans, now's the time to start considering plan B.
For those concerned about local flooding, the National Weather Service Houston warns of urban and small stream flooding due to the expected downpour of 1-3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible. The outlook also highlights that "one or two strong storms are possible," which should put residents on alert for potential inclement weather impacts. As the weekend draws near, it might be wise for Houston locals to buckle up for a potentially stormy ride.
