Houston residents can expect a reprieve from tropical storm conditions, but will still need to stay vigilant as unstable weather continues across the region. The National Weather Service Houston has announced the cancellation of Tropical Storm Warnings for the Texas coast as Tropical Storm Alberto veers towards eastern Mexico. Nonetheless, coastal flooding is anticipated to be an issue during high tides this morning, leading authorities to maintain Coastal Flood Warnings, according to the latest updates on X.
The Tropical Storm Warnings have been canceled for the Texas coast as #Alberto approaches eastern Mexico.
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) June 20, 2024
However, significant coastal flooding (similar to yesterday) is expected during high tide this morning so the Coastal Flood Warnings remain in effect.#HOUwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/ERLKtaeUQb
In the city itself, the mixed bag of weather carries on. Today's forecast suggests a 50% chance of showers and the potential for thunderstorms after 10 a.m., with the possibility of fairly significant rainfall reaching between a quarter and half of an inch, "Heat index values as high as 103" are expected, as reported by National Weather Service. While showers may dwindle tonight, the threat of thunderstorms remains into the early hours before skies begin to clear, with lows hovering around a muggy 76 degrees.
As the week progresses, a consistent pattern of sunny mornings followed by a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstroke, with high temperatures nudging the low nineties is expected. Nights are predicted to be mostly clear and continued warm. Residents should be prepared for intermittent thunderstorms, particularly on Sunday and Monday when they are more likely to occur after 1 p.m.
Looking ahead to Friday, the weather outlook isn't confined to Houston's city limits. "Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible from the northern High Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley," states the NWS Storm Prediction Center. Houstonians planning to travel north may encounter these conditions, which are a result of an amplifying upper trough moving into the area, providing the recipe for storm development that could last into the night.
Between the looming storms and the coastal flooding complications, it's clear that Houston is in for a tumultuous weather week. Citizens are encouraged to keep an eye on the skies, heed any warnings issued, and stay informed on the most recent weather developments for their safety and preparedness.
