Houston residents can expect a break from the continuous rain as sunnier skies and warmer temperatures move in. The National Weather Service reports a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. today, indicating reduced storm activity. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 90°F, followed by mostly clear skies in the evening and a calm low around 75°F.
The weather pattern shift brings not only fewer storms but also a rise in temperatures. "We're finally going to get a break from the widespread downpours and transition to a hotter, drier pattern for a few days," FOX 26 reports. Residents along the coast can expect morning showers that will later give way to isolated inland storms from midday through the afternoon.
Looking ahead, Houstonians can expect "sunny, with a high near 91" on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. This pattern is set to continue through the end of the week, with Thursday and Friday also featuring sun-drenched days and highs reaching the low 90s. Along with the warmer temperatures, humidity levels will be slightly lower.
In broader meteorological news, forecasters are monitoring a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could develop into Tropical Storm Gabrielle. While it currently poses no immediate threat to Texas, coastal communities along the East Coast should keep an eye on its progress in the coming week. Meanwhile, in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Lorena has formed and may impact Texas weather if its moisture moves into the state over the weekend.
