Residents in Houston should expect a shift from today’s mostly cloudy skies to a more tumultuous forecast ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today's high temperature hovers near 83, with a south wind shifting east. By the evening, there's a slight chance of showers beginning after 4 am, accompanied by cloudy conditions and a low of around 67 degrees.

Tomorrow brings a 60% chance of showers, beginning before 4 pm and potentially escalating into thunderstorms after 5 pm. Gusts could reach up to 25 mph, bringing likely precipitation and new rainfall amounts of up to half an inch, as "showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm" move through, as per the NWS statement. While Friday will remain shower-prone, with thunderstorms threatening particularly heavy rainfall, Saturday offers a break as skies clear slightly, promising partly sunny conditions and a high near 82.

On the local news front, Fox 26 Houston echoes the warning about the incoming storm system—a heavy two-day deluge expected on Thursday and Friday, prompting a flood watch starting at 7 am Thursday for several counties, including Brazoria and Matagorda. During this period, "waves of heavy storms with 4-6” totals possible" are expected, raising concerns about strong to severe storms among residents and potentially impacting events like the Houston Astros' Opening Day. "Showers and storms do look likely for Houston Astros Opening Day Thursday night," though fans may be spared indoors as the stadium’s roof will likely be closed.

Even the weekend cannot escape the weather's grip; it is forecasted to bring warm and humid conditions, sometimes clearing but often overshadowed by clouds, with intermittent rain troubling the city. The sun will only occasionally break through, creating a shifting pattern of shadow and light over Houston. This muggy backdrop follows the stormy thrust of the workweek, as Fox 26 Houston notes, "The weekend looks warm and humid with a partly to mostly cloudy sky and a few hit-and-miss showers."