Houston's set to weather a stormy week ahead, with forecasters predict a mix of thunderstorms, heavy rains, and potential severe weather threats. According to the National Weather Service, today might see thunderstorms. Beneath the cloudy skies, temperatures should hover near 78 degrees, with a southeast wind around 5 mph.
Evening commuters might want to gear up for potential showers and thunderstorms after midnight, as there's a 50 percent chance of rain with new rainfall amounts coming in at less than a tenth of an inch, potentially higher with thunderstorms. The NWS's Storm Prediction Center has also signaled a "marginal risk" of severe thunderstorms across parts of East Texas and Oklahoma, stretching into the Lower Mississippi Valley, likely to bring occasional large hail and damaging winds.
After a possibly wet start today, the city should experience a short reprieve before the weather takes a turn again. "Tuesday areas of fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84," according to the National Weather Service. News from the Houston Chronicle suggests sunny skies are expected by midweek, with temperatures soaring to the upper 70s and lower 80s.
However, the calm might not last long, as forecasters have begun to notice and warn about a wet end to the oncoming week. Onshore winds are set to return by Thursday, with rain chances on the rise and potential storm activity through Friday. "While an isolated shower or storm can't be ruled out Thursday, higher rain chances build into the area through Friday with an approaching cold front," the Houston Chronicle reports. In the wake of the front, cooler weather will settle in along with the sunshine for the upcoming weekend.
Houstonians should stay as updated on the weather as the city prepares to navigate through this blend of fog, storm, and sunshine. As the week unfolds, keeping an eye on the forecast would help in adapting to the rapidly changing conditions that seem likely to mix up the daily routine with a chance of rain, thunder, and shine.
