Houston residents faced a cold, wet morning as heavy rain disrupted the commute and posed a flood risk to coastal areas today. The National Weather Service in Houston forecasted a high of 45 degrees with persistent showers through the day. Winds from the east, 5 to 15 mph, with possible gusts as high as 30 mph, carried a 90% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch, according to a National Weather Service report published early this morning.
The weather scenario is set to continue into the night, with steady temperatures around 41 degrees and northern winds around 15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation remains certain at 100%, with the potential for another 1 to 2 inches of rainfall. These conditions have raised concerns about street flooding, especially south of I-10, where planning to leave extra time for road travel is advisable. Click2Houston warned that "we could see street flooding," prompting locals to monitor the heavy rain threat closely in their latest weather update.
Looking ahead to Friday, the National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of showers, mainly before 7 am, with cloudy conditions and steady temperatures around 41 degrees. Northwest winds are expected to blow at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. As the wet weather clears, Friday night will transition to mostly cloudy skies with a low near 32 degrees. Meanwhile, Click2Houston anticipates "mostly cloudy and dry" conditions by Friday afternoon, with temperatures in the 40s.
The weekend brings promises of reprieve, with sunny skies and a high near 50 degrees predicted for Saturday by the National Weather Service. Light northwest winds are expected to calm by morning. Click2Houston suggests that "our sunshine will finally return on Saturday," making it an opportune time for Texans fans heading out to NRG to bear in mind to pack a jacket. They also anticipate temperatures to warm through the 40s reaching lower 50s during game time, cheering, "Go Texans!"
The 10-day forecast promises a gradual improvement in conditions. Following the challenging weather during the week, the National Weather Service notes a steady climb, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 60 by Sunday. Click2Houston shares a similar outlook, projecting “great weather for tailgating for the Texans playoff game Saturday” and a continued gentle warm-up into next week.
