Houstonians can expect a mix of sun and clouds this week, with pleasant temperatures largely defining the city's weather narrative. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast predicts mostly sunny skies with a high near 72 degrees and east winds blowing at a mild 6 to 9 mph. Nightfall brings mostly clear conditions and a comfortable low around 55, with southern winds gently picking up pace between 3 and 8 mph. These details were confirmed as of early this morning, setting a tranquil tone for the city's weather outlook.

Looking ahead, Tuesday will remain mostly sunny with highs escalating to near 79 degrees. As the tranquil winds turn south, they're expected to pick up slightly, reaching 7 to 10 mph. However, residents should remain vigilant as there is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms across parts of the Southern Plains. "Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Tuesday from parts of the Texas Caprock eastward across northwest Texas and far southwest Oklahoma.", according to a statement obtained by the NWS Storm Prediction Center. The capping inversion is expected to limit severe weather to a narrow window from late afternoon into the early evening.

Midweek forecasts indicate partly sunny conditions, with highs reaching the low 80s. Wednesday night will stay partly cloudy with lows resting around 67 degrees. The trend continues with somewhat sunnier skies on Thursday and a modest increase in cloud cover by nightfall. Temperatures are set to climb gradually, flirting with the mid-80s as the week progresses, culminating in a mostly sunny Sunday with a high nearing 87 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Come weekend, Houstonians will experience partly sunny and breezy conditions Saturday, with daytime highs expected to inch toward the mid-80s. Nighttime maintains the pattern of cloudiness with lows consistently around 74 degrees. Despite the marginal risk of severe weather in the Southern Plains early in the week, the latter half seems to favor outdoor plans and activities, further verified by NWS Houston's X update, which highlights lighter winds compared to previous days.

Happy Monday! A pleasant day is on the cards with highs in the lower 70s and overnight lows mainly in the upper 40s to 50s inland and the 60s along the immediate coast. Winds will be lighter compared to yesterday. #houwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/9Fy1U9b4oG

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