Houston is still experiencing summer, with temperatures in the low to mid-90s. In a post to the public, the National Weather Service Houston branch emphasized that despite misplaced hopes for cooler weather, the heat index continues to reflect summer-like conditions. Houstonians looking for relief from the heat will have to wait a little longer, as the forecast doesn't indicate a significant drop anytime soon. "Yet another day with temperatures in the low/mid 90s. On top of that, rain chances climb going into the weekend," according to the NWS Houston post.
We know that you all have that burning question on if it feels like Fall yet, and the answer to that question is still no unfortunately. Yet another day with temperatures in the low/mid 90s. On top of that, rain chances climb going into the weekend ☔️ #TXwx #HOUwx #GLSwx #BCSwx pic.twitter.com/FDv0jhDa1M
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) October 2, 2024
Aside from the unseasonably high temperatures, the forecast for the Houston area remains relatively calm in terms of severe weather activity. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has assured that no severe thunderstorm areas are forecast for Wednesday and severe thunderstorms are not expected. A high-pressure system is reigning over the Great Basin and the lower Missouri/mid Mississippi Valleys, which contributes to a drier and more stable atmospheric pattern across much of the CONUS. While general thunderstorms may develop along a stalled boundary in the Florida Peninsula, the Houston region remains clear of any immediate severe weather threats, which was reflected in the storm prediction.
Beginning with a sunny high near 91 degrees today, temperatures will take a slight dip into the 70s overnight. Winds from the northeast are mild, moving at around 5 to 10 mph, providing barely a whisper of respite from the persistent heat. "Sunny, with a high near 91," states the forecast for both today and Thursday, with nighttime temperatures providing a consistent low in the early 70s according to the detailed forecast for Houston, TX.
Going into the weekend, there's a hint of change on the horizon, with a 30 to 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted from Friday onwards. While noting that the percentage peaks on Saturday, the forecast does not imply the onset of severe weather, as earlier reports suggested a stable weather pattern without any threats of severity. Houston area residents may have to navigate around the showers, which are "Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75" on Friday night and potentially continuing into early Sunday morning, the forecast indicates. Despite the predicted rain, temperatures won't be dipping much below the high 80s, ensuring that the heat maintains its grip on the city, corroborating the earlier weather outlook.