Houston is gearing up for a mix of sunshine and severe weather this week. According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect a high near 82 degrees today with south winds at 5 to 15 mph, escalating to gusts as high as 20 mph. Meanwhile, tonight's forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies with a low around 68 and similar wind conditions.
But the weather is about to take a turn. The week will start with mostly cloudy conditions, highs hovering in the low 80s, and breezy south winds continuing through Tuesday. By midweek, temperatures are expected to inch higher, with some areas possibly hitting the 90-degree mark on Wednesday or Thursday, just shy of record-breaking heat for this time of year. This gradual warming trend has been reported by NWS Houston, who threw in a teaser for cooler weather potentially returning next weekend.
A gradual warming trend can be expected across much of SE TX over the next several days. Some spots could approach 90 degrees for highs on Wednesday and/or Thursday. Want it to get cooler again? Maybe next weekend. #txwx #houwx #glswx #bcswx pic.twitter.com/tjBvY5oUN7
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) April 14, 2024
As for severe weather, the Storm Prediction Center warns "There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across portions of Nebraska and Kansas and parts of Western Oklahoma and western north Texas." This includes the potential for " Large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadic storms are possible," mainly occurring Monday evening and night. The forecast discussion reveals a fragmented system of impulses moving east across the southern Rockies and onto the plains, suggesting storm developments could be bimodal in the central High Plains and along the MO Valley's warm front.
For Houston specifically, the remainder of the week appears a mix of clouds and partial sun, with a looming 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms by Friday creeping to 30 percent on Saturday. This incoming weather pattern indicates that while the city warms up, residents should keep an eye on the sky for possible sudden changes, as the unpredictable spring season holds tight to its reign of the elements.
