Residents of Houston, Texas, may encounter seasonably mild weather during Black Friday shopping. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 66°F with southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. There is a slight chance of showers late tonight, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 61°F before rising again. Conditions are expected to change more noticeably over the weekend.
The local forecast from Click2Houston reports a chilly start this morning, with temperatures rising to the upper 60s in the afternoon. East winds of 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph are expected. On Saturday, southerly winds are forecast to increase humidity and temperatures to the mid-70s ahead of a cold front late Saturday night, with the strongest storms predicted in Houston around 11:00 p.m.
The NWS forecasts showers on Saturday, mainly after noon, with a 60% chance of rain and winds gusting up to 20 mph. Saturday night is expected to bring showers and possible thunderstorms, with precipitation chances reaching 90%. On Sunday, there is a 30% chance of rain before noon, with mostly cloudy skies throughout the day.
The flood threat is forecast to continue over the weekend, although forecasted rain totals are lower than earlier in the week. Click2Houston reports a possibility of isolated street flooding from late Saturday into early Sunday. Another round of rain is forecast for Monday, with temperatures remaining cool. The 10-day outlook indicates a colder start to December, with highs in the 50s for three consecutive days and additional rainfall anticipated.
