Houston residents are in for a mix of weather this week, with today's forecast promising warm temperatures and clear skies, while the latter part of the week may bring heavy rain and potential storms. According to the National Weather Service, Houston's weather today will feature patchy fog before 10 a.m., followed by sunny skies and a high near 88 degrees. Light winds are expected to shift eastward in the afternoon at around 5 mph.
Moving through the week, nighttime conditions will bring increasing clouds and patchy fog after 4 a.m., with a low around 64 degrees. The forecast anticipates similar conditions tomorrow, with patchy fog lifting before 7 a.m. and mostly cloudy skies persisting, reaching a high near 84 degrees. As reported by the National Weather Service, the calm before the storm will transition to a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, mainly after 1 p.m.
By the end of the week, Houstonians should brace for significant weather changes. FOX 26 Houston has identified Thursday and Friday as Storm Alert Days because of the high potential for heavy storms. "We have labeled Thursday and Friday as FOX 26 Storm Alert Days due to the potential for heavy storms," stated the outlet, with the potential for more than 5 inches of rain in some areas, although exact timing and location remain uncertain.
Furthermore, amidst Tuesday's hot and sunny conditions, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert at level orange, indicating that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Individuals with sensitive lungs are advised to limit exertion outdoors this afternoon. While most people will not be affected, those with preexisting respiratory conditions should take precautions due to the likelihood of ozone pollution, a common issue in Houston's weather pattern during high-temperature days with light winds. Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast suggests a shift to quieter weather, with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-80s, and only isolated showers expected.
