The residents of Houston can expect a blend of sunny skies and potential for stormy weather in the coming week. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. today, with sunshine prevailing and a high nearing 94 degrees. Heat index values may soar to as high as 109, bringing sweltering conditions to the area.
Tonight's forecast in Houston is partly cloudy with lows hovering around 80 degrees. The weekend looks similar, with Saturday maintaining a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms to develop after 1 p.m., though sunny skies are expected with high temperatures once again in the low to mid-90s and heat index values hitting as high as 107. It’s advised to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak heat hours. The light south wind will continue to blow at 5 to 10 mph.
Looking further ahead into early next week, Houstonians should ready themselves for widespread haze on Sunday and mostly sunny weather with a high near 95 degrees. By Monday the temperatures are predicted to rise, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 97 degrees. Nightly lows will stay consistently around the upper 70s to 80 degrees.
As we approach Tuesday, a projected 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms presents itself, according to the National Weather Service. Midweek may bring increased chances for precipitation, with Wednesday having a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst partly sunny skies and temperatures lingering near 94 degrees. Looking towards Independence Day, there is yet again a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms to potentially disrupt outdoor celebrations.
Meanwhile, for the northeast regions including Ohio, Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and western New York, the outlook appears more tumultuous. The Storm Prediction Center cites a slight risk of severe thunderstorms with scattered damaging winds and a couple tornadoes possible on Saturday. The storm threat is attributed to a combination of a mid/upper-level shortwave trough moving southeastward and a cold front marching eastward, introducing a volatile setting for perhaps isolated damaging wind gusts and tornadic activity.
