Houstonians are in for a splash of sun and a hint of storm in the coming days as the weather plays a bit of a balancing act. The National Weather Service forecast predicts today will be mostly sunny with temperatures creeping up to a high near 88, paired with a northeast wind blowing at a strength of 10 to 15 mph, and at times ramping up to 20 mph gusts.
Tonight's skies will turn partly cloudy with a comfortable low around 70. The weekend continues to flirt with sunshine as Saturday promises to be mostly sunny, with a high floating near 84. However, don't get too cozy with the clear skies – Saturday night brings a 20 percent chance of showers, possibly turning into thunderstorms after the clock strikes 4 a.m.
Looking ahead, Houston residents should brace for a wetter end to the weekend. "A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m.," is expected for Sunday according to the National Weather Service. Southeast winds will get a bit feisty, gusting as high as 25 mph, and the chance of rain doesn't let up much going into the new week, with Monday showing a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
The area is not out of the woods when it comes to severe weather potential. Over in the western parts of Texas, some stormy action is brewing, with risks of severe thunderstorms laid out by the Storm Prediction Center. "Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may occur Saturday across portions of the Trans-Pecos and Far West Texas," they warn. While the chance of a tornado remains low, it can't be ruled out, particularly if storms manage to push farther east where conditions are slightly more favorable.
But for now, enjoy the warm spring air – at least for today. Posted on X by the NWS Houston captures the sentiment well in a short and sweet tweet, "Some of y'all will approach 90 today. But at least humidity levels will be lower than yesterday. Pleasantly warm on Saturday. Humidity will be low for southeast Texas standards. Enjoy!" So for all Houston residents, it's a friendly reminder to soak up the sun while it's out there and stay prepared for when the skies decide it's time for a downpour.
Some of y'all will approach 90 today. But at least humidity levels will be lower than yesterday.
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) May 10, 2024
Pleasantly warm on Saturday. Humidity will be low for southeast Texas standards.
Enjoy! #HOUwx #GLSwx #BCSwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/8Jyxzi7wYT
