Houston residents can expect rain and changing temperatures today. The National Weather Service forecasts "showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm," with an 80% chance of rain and up to half an inch of rainfall. Temperatures will reach around 71 degrees as winds shift northwest. Tonight, it will be "Mostly cloudy," with a low near 45 degrees and increasing north winds.

On Thursday, the weather will be "Mostly sunny" with a high near 55. A north wind at 10 to 15 mph may bring gusts up to 20 mph, as stated by the National Weather Service. "Lows tonight will drop into the 40s along with increasing breezes," leading to "a windy, chilly Thursday," according to FOX 26.

This weekend, Houston will experience a mix of rain and cooler temperatures. On Saturday, "a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon," is expected, with a "blanket of rain will move in on Saturday," bringing between half an inch to an inch of rainfall. By Saturday night, there’s a "20 percent chance of showers before midnight" before skies turn "Partly cloudy." After the rain, "clearing and becoming colder for Sunday and Monday" is anticipated, with "Monday morning low temperatures could reach the 30s," possibly leading to a minor freeze north of Houston. Looking ahead, "cooler than average temperatures should hang around through next week," as reported by the National Weather Service and FOX 26.