Houston residents can expect a medley of weather conditions in the coming days, from a slight chance of showers to warmer temperatures as the week rolls out. As reported by the National Weather Service, today's forecast in Houston calls for a slight chance of showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 68 degrees. Winds shifting from northeast to northwest could bring a change in conditions as the day progresses. Tonight, the clouds are slated to make an exit, leading to a clearer sky and a cooler low around 52 degrees.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, Houstonians should prepare for a sunny Thursday with a high reaching near 76 degrees, while the nighttime temperature will dip to around 55, according to the National Weather Service. While taking a jacket out might not be a bad idea with the cooler mornings, sunny conditions will preside through to Friday, which is projected to hit highs in the upper 70s. By the weekend, thermometers could see readings in the lower 80s.
In terms of severe weather, Texas faces a few risks. According to the Storm Prediction Center, there are no areas forecast to experience severe thunderstorms on Thursday. Houston will largely be spared of severe weather risks compared to regions such as Fort Worth and Waco, where a chance for strong storms has been forecasted by the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. Houston's forecast hints at increasing rain chances by Wednesday afternoon, with most storm activity expected north of the city until about 4 p.m.
The "conditional" severe weather risk in Texas brings attention to a quick-moving air mass moving through the state. This instability could be enough to fuel a few strong thunderstorms across the Texas Hill Country on Wednesday afternoon and evening, as explained by the Houston Chronicle. However, due to the relatively low moisture and unstable air, these storms will be limited and the potential for widespread severe events remains low. Once sunset rolls out and the heat of the day dissipates, the likelihood for stronger storms rapidly decreases.
After the potential midweek storms have passed, Houstonians can anticipate a warm, dry end to the week. With high pressure moving east of the region, mostly sunny skies and a return to southeasterly winds are on the docket. The weekend rounds out with an increase in warmth to temperatures that could range into the upper 80s by early next week, a fair bump above the normal April readings.
