Houston is facing near-record heat, but forecasts suggest some relief with a cold front expected to bring more seasonable temperatures. Today, there is "A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," along with potential dense fog before 9 a.m., and temperatures are predicted to dip from the 80s into the 70s later this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents should prepare for changing conditions as the week progresses, with rain chances increasing toward the weekend. On Thursday, the National Weather Service reports "A 20 percent chance of showers after noon," and patchy fog is expected after 9 p.m., while the probability of showers and thunderstorms rises to 40 percent.
Houston has experienced high temperatures that left the ground "bone-dry," raising concerns about flooding from upcoming rain. A cool front is expected to lower nighttime temperatures into the 50s this weekend. Additional rain is forecasted for mid-next week, which could create "messy driving conditions" for pre-holiday travel, as per Click2Houston.
