As Houstonians bask in the warmth of an 85-degree afternoon, they should prepare for swiftly changing weather patterns over the weekend, especially around Easter Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast indicates partly sunny skies with south winds blowing at 10 to 15 mph, and gusts might reach up to 25 mph. The evening is expected to be mostly cloudy with lows around 71 degrees. National Weather Service forecasts also suggest an uptick in temperature to about 87 degrees on Friday, accompanied by a south breeze.
Transitioning into the weekend, Houstonians should not only anticipate warmth but also be ready to squarely face potential thunderstorms. As reported by FOX 26 Houston, the south breeze starting today is set to become significantly windier come Friday, with possible wind gusts exceeding 30 mph. Severe storms might remain at bay in Houston for now, but areas to the west and north could experience them sooner.
Saturday's outlook remains cloudy, hitting highs near 87 degrees and leading into a night with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 am. The chance for rain jumps to 60% on Sunday, promising showers likely and the possibility of a thunderstorm occurring as the city approaches Easter celebrations, as per the National Weather Service.
Following the holiday weekend, Houston will still continue to deal with uncertain weather. "Warm, humid, and unsettled" are the words from FOX 26 Houston that describe the conditions expected next week. After a brief respite, another round of storms could potentially arrive by Wednesday, signaling to residents to stay alert and watch the skies as timings might fluctuate.
Residents navigating the shifting climate will also need to deal with mostly cloudy nights with lows hovering around 70 degrees through to Tuesday. The weekly forecast tops off with a likely return of showers and thunderstorms by Wednesday amidst a high near 82 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.
