Houston residents can expect more rain over the next few days in Southeast Texas. The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms today, particularly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., with highs near 90 degrees and heat index values reaching up to 101. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts estimated between a quarter and half an inch.
The weather forecast also signals a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, mainly before 7 p.m. with partly cloudy skies and a low around 76, with showers possibly continuing into Thursday and the weekend. Humidity will remain high, and while widespread flooding is not anticipated, FOX26 reports that "individual storms could drop a quick 1-3" of rain, leading to possible isolated street flooding, therefore motorists should stay vigilant and steer clear of flooded areas.
In Central Texas, the situation remains under observation after a holiday weekend with significant flooding. River levels have mostly returned to near normal, but additional heavy rain could cause them to rise again. The Weather Prediction Center has indicated a 25% chance of isolated flooding across the region and forecasts scattered showers continuing through this evening in parts of the Texas Hill Country.
Meanwhile, the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf regions are experiencing a period of calm, as Saharan Dust is preventing the development of tropical activity, and weather models do not show any immediate threats for Texas. Despite this temporary calm, residents should remain prepared for showers and thunderstorms expected to occur throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend, as shared by FOX26 daily tropical updates.
