Houston residents might need to keep their umbrellas handy as the forecast signals a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 30 percent possibility of rain this afternoon, particularly between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., with conditions partly sunny and high temperatures nearing a steamy 89 degrees.
While only carrying a 10 percent likelihood of rain before 7 p.m., tonight's forecast in Houston suggests increasing clouds with a low around 79, offering a mild reprieve before the heat kicks up a notch tomorrow. The National Weather Service paints Tuesday as mostly sunny, while heat index values could scorch up to a blistering 105 degrees. The possibility of severe storms, however, is not on the horizon until the weekend.
The Storm Prediction Center is keeping its eye on a more worrying trend with potential severe thunderstorms predicted for the greater Middle Missouri Valley area. The specifics of the storm system outline its trajectory across the plains into the Upper Midwest by Tuesday, raising concerns for an increased chance of severe weather activity, including damaging winds and hail primarily across the Mid Missouri Valley.
Meanwhile, locals planning to beat the heat at the beach should be wary of the strong rip currents identified along the shores by the National Weather Service on X. The risk, described as high, accompanies the forecast of isolated strong to severe thunderstorms expected later in the day. Tuesday night appears to bring some respite with partly cloudy skies and a low around 79, but conditions remain ripe for potential overnight weather surprises.
Another day of afternoon/evening thunderstorms is expected today with the potential of isolated strong to severe storms.
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) June 3, 2024
There is also a high risk of strong rip currents along the beaches.#HOUwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/EGMEazhclZ
As the week progresses, the familiar heat of a Houston summer continues unabated with highs hovering in the 90s. The weekend forecast introduces a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday. Nights are expected to be mostly clear with lows in the mid to upper 70s, providing some evening cooldown from the day's scorch. Houstonians should prepare for a variable week of sun, potential stormy intermissions, and significant warmth.
