Houston residents can expect a sunny day today with a high near 69 degrees, as calm winds grace the morning hours, according to the National Weather Service. The serenity stretches into the evening with mostly clear skies anticipated and a low around 49 degrees. The pleasant weather persists into Wednesday, with forecasts promising mostly sunny conditions and a high fluttering near 70 degrees.
However, heading into the weekend, Houstonians should keep their umbrellas close as rain chances creep back into the forecast. The National Weather Service indicates that by Thursday, there's a slight chance of showers after noon, with overcast skies and the temperature climbing to about 71 degrees. The likelihood of showers and potential thunderstorms increases as the week wanes, with a 30 percent chance of precipitation by Friday. Thunderstorms are also possible after noon, as the clime warms to a high near 74 degrees.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center Norman, Oklahoma, has ruled out the possibility of severe thunderstorms for Wednesday. "No severe thunderstorm areas forecast," the Center shared, pointing to an absence of instability required for such storms to develop, despite some chances for scattered thunderstorms mainly confined to the Four Corners states and near southern California's Coastal Range.
As Saturday approaches, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increases to a 50 percent chance, with cloudy conditions sustaining a high close to 73 degrees. This pattern of intermittent showers and mostly cloudy skies carries through to Sunday, offering a respite on Monday with "Mostly sunny" skies forecasted and a modest high nearing 59.
Residents and visitors alike can stay updated on the shifting weather paradigm by checking the latest updates online. The National Weather Service provides detailed forecasts on their website, while the Storm Prediction Center's outlooks can be accessed through their portal, and the latest weather alerts and announcements are conveniently posted on the NWS Houston X feed at NWS Houston's official X account.
Here are the outlooks for today/tonight/Wed and then thru Sat. Expect two more days of quiet weather (today/Wed) before some rain chances return to the forecast. #txwx #houwx #glswx #bcswx pic.twitter.com/3AowcsYPrz
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) February 6, 2024
