Houston is waking up to a chillier, grayer vibe than it has seen in a while. As of 5:40 a.m. CDT on Sunday, April 5, 2026, downtown was under light rain with temperatures near 63°F and a noticeable northeast breeze. Today will run cooler than the past week, with a high near 69°F and mostly cloudy skies. Any showers that do pop up should stay light, generally less than a tenth of an inch, and will be most likely south of I-10 and along the immediate coast. If you are planning outdoor time, a light layer and some patience with the wind will serve you well.
Afternoon Winds Crank Up Over The Water
North to northeast winds of about 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, will make the afternoon feel blustery, especially along the bayfront and on elevated roadways. According to NWS Houston/Galveston, a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the bays and the Gulf through 1 p.m. CDT Monday. Offshore seas could reach 6 to 9 feet, so mariners are urged to skip any unnecessary trips and to secure loose gear. The office also notes a moderate to strong rip current risk at area beaches through Sunday evening. Stick to guarded beaches and do what the flags tell you.
Spotty Showers, Mostly South Of Town
Most of the metro should stay dry or only see brief sprinkles. The better chance for measurable rain sits south of I-10 and near Matagorda Bay, where low-level moisture is a bit higher. A slight chance of showers returns late tonight after about 1 a.m., with overnight lows dropping into the mid-50s inland and the upper-50s to near 60 along the coast. Expect a few damp spots rather than any kind of washout.
Warmer And Stickier Later This Week
The pattern turns warmer and more humid later this week, with highs in the low 70s on Monday and climbing toward the upper 70s and around 80°F by Thursday and Friday. The chance for showers and thunderstorms increases late in the week, so it is worth keeping an eye on updates if you have outdoor plans. See the National Weather Service forecast for timing and zone details. Winds should veer east to southeast by midweek as onshore flow returns.
Heads Up For Boaters And Beach Regulars
If you are heading to Galveston or other beaches, check lifeguard flags and avoid swimming at unguarded spots. Rip currents can be deceptively strong even when rainfall is light. Boaters and paddle-craft users should give the coast a wide berth until seas calm on Monday afternoon and make sure loose gear on trailers and docks is secured ahead of stronger gusts.
