As summer comes to an end, Houston is expected to experience continued heat and humidity over the weekend. The local forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., with highs near 90 degrees. Winds are anticipated to shift from light and variable to southeast at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
The evening is expected to be mostly clear with a low near 75 degrees. Warm temperatures are forecasted to continue through the weekend, with mostly sunny skies and a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Rainfall amounts are generally expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, except in isolated thunderstorms. These scattered storms are likely to occur during the peak heat of the day, continuing the pattern seen throughout the weekend.
While Tropical Storm Gabrielle faces challenging conditions and is expected to weaken as it moves east of Bermuda into the Atlantic, it currently poses little cause for concern. Meanwhile, a tropical wave trailing Gabrielle is generating disorganized thunderstorms with a low likelihood of development. For those monitoring tropical activity, Click2Houston’s weather page offers a reminder: "Make sure your family is prepared for whatever comes our way this hurricane season."
The extended forecast indicates that warmer temperatures will continue for the time being. As reported by the Click2Houston, "Fall officially begins next Monday, but the thermometer just isn’t reflecting it quite yet," with daytime highs expected to remain in the mid to low 90s and nighttime lows in the mid-70s. While events like Rosh Hashanah and the autumnal equinox are approaching, temperatures are projected to stay above average for this time of year.
