As Houston nears Labor Day weekend, there is a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tonight, the chance of rain drops to 30%. Rain is expected to continue through Labor Day, with a 50% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.
On Labor Day, there may be periods of quiet weather, but FOX26 Houston advises checking weather apps for any changes. Some streets could experience isolated flooding, with 2-4 inches of rain possible in short bursts. Residents are reminded: "turn around. Don’t drown." After the holiday, humidity and rain chances are expected to decrease starting Tuesday, with some areas seeing temperatures in the upper-60s by midweek.
Houston will have mostly sunny skies this week, with highs in the low 90s and a 20% chance of rain by next Saturday. A tropical wave off the west coast of Africa has a 30% chance of becoming a depression or tropical storm in the next seven days. The peak of hurricane season is two weeks away.
