Houston residents should expect unsettled weather conditions over the next few days, with rain and possible thunderstorms on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 50 percent chance of rain or drizzle today, primarily before noon, with areas of fog expected to dissipate by 11 a.m. The forecast sees cloudy skies and high temperatures near 70, accompanied by southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers, mainly after midnight, with temperatures dropping to around 64°F. Southeast winds will persist at around 10 mph. On Thursday, the likelihood of showers increases significantly, with rain and possibly a thunderstorm expected after noon. The National Weather Service predicts a 90% chance of precipitation, with winds shifting from south to west, gusting up to 20 mph. Rainfall could reach up to half an inch.
As the week ends, Friday will see brighter skies with a sunny forecast and a high around 69°F, continuing into Saturday with similar conditions expected. However, the weather pattern will shift next week. According to an outlook from CW39, strong to severe weather is possible from Wednesday to Thursday night, with the potential for heavy rain and storms. It is recommended to take precautions and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
As for the nights leading into the early days of February, Houston will see fluctuating lows from the upper 40s to mid 60s, the clearest night on Sunday before Monday brings warmth pushing highs to near 78, and though mostly sunny conditions are expected, by Monday night the clouds will gather once more with a low around 60. Tuesday intends to exhibit partly sunny skies with highs in the mid-70s.
