As Houston voters head to the polls on this Election Day, the weather appears to be playing its part in keeping the democratic process undisturbed, albeit with a few showers. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 70% chance of morning showers and thunderstorms, transitioning to a mere chance of showers between noon and 1 p.m. Despite the damp beginnings, the temperature is set to hold steady around 69 degrees, offering a cool backdrop for those casting ballots.
The rest of the day is expected to remain mostly cloudy after the morning's heavier rain, with the sky withholding its brightness, even as the specter of Rafael churns in the distance - an unlikely threat to Houston's weather. Houston will witness a measured dip in temperature, pleasant with an evening low around 63, according to FOX 26 Houston. As the city nestles into nighttime, the north wind will ease into a gentle whisper around 5 mph.
Looking ahead, Wednesday promises more agreeable weather with the sun breaking through the cloud cover to hoist the day's high to a cozy near 79 degrees. But a sense of change lingers in the air as the week progresses, with another weather front set to travel through, bringing with it chances of showers or thunderstorms later in the week.
This forthcoming front is expected not only to herald a shift in local weather patterns but to actively defend against Rafael's march. The tropical system, which is projected to intensify into a hurricane as it skirts past western Cuba, should witness its strength siphoned and its course diverted away from Houston by the combination of the cold front, drier air, and harsher upper-level winds, as reported by FOX 26 Houston. By the twilight of the week, the erstwhile menace should be diminished, a testament to the impermanent nature of both weather and woe.
As we look forward to the weekend, the weather continues to exhibit a mild temperance: partly sunny days, partly cloudy evenings, and gentle breezes—all garnished with a slight chance of showers. The temperatures will range in the comfortable low 70s to low 80s, providing Houstonians a pleasant backdrop for both weekday routines and weekend leisure.
