Houston residents are set for a stormy weekend, with rain and thunderstorms likely to dominate the weather landscape, according to forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts "showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm" today, with a high near 90 degrees and a chance of precipitation at 60%. They expect new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except for higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
The city could see a slight reprieve tonight with a 30% chance of rain before 7 PM, and temperatures pleasant enough at a low around 77 degrees. A similar pattern is expected for tomorrow, with the chance of showers in the morning and an increased likelihood of thunderstorms after 1 PM, "mostly sunny, with a high near 91," as stated by the National Weather Service.
In the context of the broader weather climate, the tropics appear calm for Houston for now. Click2Houston reports, "No tropical activity is expected in the next seven days," but there's a small indication of a potential storm along the Mid-Atlantic around July 20. However, they clarify, "The chance is 10%, nothing to worry about as we’ll watch it for you."
Looking forward, Houstonians should brace for consistent heat, as highs are forecasted to hover in the lower to mid-90s moving into next week. As noted by Click2Houston, "It’s been a few year’s since we’ve had a summer weather pattern like the last few weeks of more than commonly stormy weather." The report suggests that once the storms pass, drier and hotter days may return, giving residents a chance to catch up on outdoor projects delayed by the recent weather.
