Houston's weather patterns continue to dance to the rhythm of June’s penchant for precipitation. According to the National Weather Service, Houstonians should be ready for a high near 91 degrees with heat index values as blistering as 105, accompanied by a slight 20 percent chance of thunderstorms rolling in after noon today. Looking ahead, the forecast does not shy from a pattern of sun drenched mornings followed by potential late afternoon showers.
In the first half of June, Bush Intercontinental Airport has ticked just under 4.5 inches of rainfall on its gauges, and with the forecast suggesting further downpours this week, Houston is on track to surpass its typical June rain quota of 6 inches well before the month's end. As reported by the Houston Chronicle, Harris County experienced robust storms Monday afternoon, and Tuesday may follow a similar script.
The odds of encountering showers and thunderstorms are picking up steam as the week unfolds, with Wednesday showcasing a 30 percent chance of erratic thunderstorms in the post-lunch hours. As for nighttime, celestial clarity prevails with low temperatures hovering around the 78-degree mark. The city's beat to weather's drum tightens as Juneteenth approaches, showcasing a 40 percent chance of stormy interludes amid mostly sunny skies.
Recent storms have boosted Houston’s rainfall and saturated the ground, making it easier for new downpours to cause standing water on roads. An upper-level disturbance is expected to bring more storms to the area by Thursday, potentially disrupting Juneteenth celebrations with scattered rain and adding to what has already been a very wet June for Texas’s largest city.
