Houstonians might find themselves reaching for the umbrella this weekend, as chances of rain are expected to domino through the coming days. A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms has been forecasted for today, with possible new rainfall totaling between a half and three quarters of an inch, according to the National Weather Service. The story is similar for Sunday, with the likelihood of rain persisting, especially after 1 pm.
There's also a heads up for those who had enjoyed a reprieve from the wetness on Friday — the drizzle is making a 40% comeback over the weekend. "It was nice to get a brief break from the rain on Friday, but it won’t last long," reports Click2Houston. Folks with outdoor plans should be on the alert for periodic thunder and downpours that could dampen weekend activities.
Another noteworthy event happening this weekend is the end of daylight saving time, adding an extra hour to our clocks when 2AM rolls back to 1AM on Sunday morning. This time change also ushers in earlier sunsets, now near 5:30 p.m., much to the delight of early risers who'll get to see the sunrise in the 6 a.m. hour starting Sunday.
With Election Day approaching, the weather could also play a role in voter turnout. The forecast indicates a cold front moving in late-Monday into Tuesday morning, potentially bringing rain for election morning. "This would also make the afternoon more pleasant with lower-humidity and highs in the mid-70s," Click2Houston notes. However, if the front stalls, rain could persist throughout the day.
Adding to weather concerns, there's activity brewing in the Caribbean, with a 70% chance that the red outline indicates could become a tropical system in the next seven days. With the hurricane season lasting until November 30, the potential tropical storm, which could be named Patty, raises eyebrows as it is quite rare for such a storm to make landfall in Texas during November.
Looking further ahead, another cold front is expected next week, promising a slight cool down for Tuesday and Wednesday. By the latter part of next week, warmer temperatures may start to resurface in Houston. So, as the city braces for more rain and the possibility of a tropical surprise, residents should be prepared for a spectrum of weather changes that could influence both outdoor plans and important political processes.
