Houston is rolling into Thursday, April 9, 2026, under warm and muggy skies, with early morning temperatures in the mid 60s and dew points near 64°F. The air is sticky, the sky is mostly clear, and by this afternoon highs should reach around 80°F. East winds will run about 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. A few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up later today, but the main show arrives closer to the weekend.
Afternoon Storm Chance
There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, mainly over inland areas where daytime heating will be strongest. A couple of the storms could briefly push wind gusts up to around 25 mph. These details come from the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
Rain Picks Up Friday Into The Weekend
Rain chances ramp up on Friday, April 10, 2026, when scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop. Locally heavy downpours will be possible, especially Friday and into the weekend, which could lead to brief street ponding and slower commutes. If your plans involve being outside on Friday, it is worth shifting them earlier in the day or getting ready for wet conditions.
Watch For Stronger Storms Early Next Week
Forecasters are already keeping an eye on early next week for the potential of stronger, possibly severe storms. Current outlooks include a marginal risk for parts of the Brazos Valley and Piney Woods on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. How intense those storms get will depend on how weather systems organize over the Plains, so the details are likely to change as we get closer. It is a good idea to keep up with forecast updates if you have travel or outdoor plans on Monday and Tuesday.
Beaches, Boats And The Morning Commute
Onshore flow will push Gulf seas up to roughly 4 to 7 feet from late Thursday into the weekend. That will increase the risk of strong rip currents and keep conditions choppy enough for small craft advisories or cautions through Friday morning. Beachgoers should pay attention to lifeguard flags, and boaters should check marine advisories before heading out, since conditions can turn rough quickly around storms. For more background, see Houston's sticky start and lurking rip currents.
Plan Ahead
Keep an umbrella handy on Friday and through the weekend, and build in a little extra travel time in case heavy showers slow things down. If you are hosting anything outside, secure lightweight items since gusts to 20 to 25 mph are possible in stronger storms. This feed will be updated if any watches or warnings are issued.
