Houston, get ready for a warm-up this week, but keep those umbrellas handy. The next few days will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with rain chances lingering in the background, hinting at relief from the dry spell gripping Southeast Texas. According to the National Weather Service, Houston will enjoy sunny skies with a high near 87 degrees today, though some areas may start the day with patchy fog that should lift as morning unfolds.
As night falls, mirroring today’s calm, patchy fog is expected to return after 2 a.m., under mostly clear skies that shield us from the vast unknowns of space. Temperatures will settle to a mild 69 degrees. This steady weather pattern should continue through the weekend, with a gentle southeast breeze adding to the tranquil atmosphere—likely a welcome rhythm for city dwellers seeking a touch of consistency.
As we transition into the new week, temperatures are expected to rise by a degree, with Tuesday's forecast hinting at 88 degrees and a breeze that might rustle through the stillness of the heat. The National Weather Service Houston post on X signals a continued trend of above-normal temperatures, but it also hints at a pattern shift by midweek. This shift could bring rain, potentially offering some relief to the moderate to severe drought affecting Southeast Texas and the parched Brazos Valley.
Temps to remain warmer than normal over the next 7 days.
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) October 25, 2024
Pattern change by middle of next week could bring first chance of rain in a while.
Much of SE Texas is in moderate drought.
Brazos Valley in severe drought.#HOUwx #GLSwx #BCSwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/TizixhbDw5
As Wednesday arrives, there’s a 30 percent chance of showers, though sunshine will continue to dominate. By night, the rain chances drop to 20 percent, offering limited hope for drought relief. However, by Thursday, rain chances rise to 50 percent, according to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, suggesting a stronger likelihood of breaking the ongoing dry spell. The forecast discussion mentions a possible risk of lightning with stronger updrafts, though the potential for severe thunderstorms is low due to weak atmospheric instability.
