Houstonians can relish in a relatively mild Mother's Day weekend, with a slight respite from the typical Texan heat before scorching temperatures take hold, weather forecasts suggest. The National Weather Service predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, particularly after 4 p.m., with mostly sunny skies and a high near 80 degrees. Conversely, tomorrow's outlook is more promising for outdoor plans, as partly cloudy skies give way to a high near 70, ideal for those looking to dine alfresco or stroll through the city's parks.
While the chance of precipitation remains low this weekend, at 20-30%, the focus of storm activity appears to shift mainly south of Interstate 10 and east of Interstate 45. This morning might start cooler, with temperatures in the upper 50s, and, escalate to the upper 70s by the afternoon, which is moderately cool compared with Houston's average high of 85 degrees for this time of year. According to the Houston Chronicle, this respite is thanks to a low pressure area east of Houston.
The weather service maintains a low chance of showers before 1 p.m. tomorrow but otherwise expects mostly cloudy skies that will clear up through the day. This is good news for residents planning Mother's Day celebrations; the weather should be pleasant enough to honor mothers in the comfort of the outdoors. North winds will continue to be gentle at around 5 to 10 mph throughout the weekend.
Looking ahead, Monday ushers in sunny conditions with a high near 84 and practically no winds to speak of. These mild conditions are just the prelude to a hotter forecast, as temperatures are set to soar into the 90s starting Tuesday. So, while tomorrow night might still offer the tranquility of partly cloudy skies and a low around 59, Houstonians should prepare for a significant upswing in temperatures as we progress through the week. With a high near 94 by Thursday and persistent warmth into Friday.
