Residents in Houston can expect a gradual improvement in weather conditions with a slight hiccup over the weekend. After a cloudy start with a slight chance of showers this morning, skies will clear up, giving way to a high near 83 degrees. Blustery conditions are on the menu tonight, featuring clear skies and a low around 53, as gusts could reach up to 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, the forecast predicts a stretch of sunny days through to Friday with daytime highs soaring up to the low 80s and nighttime lows in the comfortable mid-50s. Over the weekend, things will become breezy and partly sunny, carrying a 20 percent chance of showers by Saturday night, potentially escalating to a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms by Sunday.
In a separate statement, the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has put the eastern Carolinas, the Mid-Atlantic, and Florida Peninsula on alert for severe thunderstorms. "Severe thunderstorms, associated with wind damage and hail, will be possible on Wednesday," the SPC warned in a risk assessment that suggests the ingredients for an intense weather day are brewing. Detailed in the SPC forecast discussion, a strong upper-level low will enhance the threat for strong storms, including risks of high winds and hail, particularly in the mentioned regions.
Despite Houston dodging the severe weather conditions targeting the east, a special weather statement was issued earlier today for parts of Texas, including Huntsville, Onalaska, and Corrigan until 4:00 a.m. CDT. These alerts serve as a reminder of nature's ability to send small, forceful wind gusts sprinting across the land, potentially shaking the serenity of an early spring night. The alert was announced on the official NWS Houston X account.
A special weather statement has been issued for Huntsville TX, Onalaska TX and Corrigan TX until 4:00 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/zDkKwpP6Ff
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) April 2, 2024
