Houstonians stepping out today will enjoy a mostly sunny sky after some early cloudiness, with a comfortable high of around 72 degrees, says the National Weather Service. By tonight, the clear skies continue while temperatures will cool down to 56 degrees.
The weather pattern in the region is on the brink of changing, as the week progresses warming temperatures are on the move with highs soaring to near 82 by Wednesday, and a tumultuous weather pattern emerges which could spoil outdoor plans with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms right from Thursday through the weekend bringing their uncertainties and hint of chaos we can't quite ignore; these conditions are part of a larger system affecting areas northeast of Texas as reported by the Storm Prediction Center.
Based on the forecast from the National Weather Service, by Thursday, Houston could see a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, hiking up to a 50 percent chance come Friday. Houston residents should brace for a potential wet end to the week as chances of rainfall persist through the weekend.
A slight reprieve might come Saturday night when the likelihood of thunderstorms drops to 20 percent before it climbs back up on Sunday, tumultuous weather seems to dance on the horizon, but for those looking for a silver lining, Sunday should witness a high around 73 degrees amidst the cloudier skies according to NWS Houston's post.
Good morning SE Texas!
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) March 11, 2024
Another lovely day expected today but conditions will warm up as we approach mid week. Then, a wet weather pattern is expected to set up by the second half of the week☔️#HOUwx #BCSwxd #GLSwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/7UMASQVBWc
While Houston gets its dose of fluctuating spring weather, our neighbors to the northeast in Oklahoma, southeast Kansas, and west-central Missouri might not be as lucky, the Storm Prediction Center has indicated that these areas face a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms Tuesday due to a shortwave trough passing through. This could lead to a few strong to severe storms brought on by a potentially potent combination of warm temperatures and ample moisture.
Residents across the affected regions are advised to stay tuned to weather updates and be prepared for sudden weather changes that could impact outdoor activities and safety in the coming days.
