Houston rolled into Sunday, April 26, under a low gray lid of clouds, patchy fog and that wall-of-moisture humidity, with morning temperatures stuck in the mid-70s. The haze should thin by mid-morning, opening the door to a fast warm-up that sends afternoon highs into the upper 80s, near 89°F. Southeast winds will pick up through the day, with gusts around 20 mph, keeping the city feeling sticky into early next week.
Morning Fog And Commute
Patchy fog is expected before about 10 a.m. in low-lying spots and near bayous, with visibility dropping on some surface streets and bridges. If you are out early, slow down, use low beams and give yourself extra room to stop. According to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston, the fog should lift by mid-morning, with skies trending mostly cloudy and southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph, gusting to about 20 mph this afternoon.
Afternoon Heat And Gusts
By Sunday afternoon, April 26, highs should top out near 89°F, with temperatures nudging up toward 90°F Monday through Wednesday (April 27 to 29) as a subtropical ridge strengthens overhead. South to southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph will at times gust as high as 25 mph, strongest Monday afternoon, which can jostle lightweight patio furniture and make yard work feel even hotter. Keep water handy, take breaks in the shade and factor those late-afternoon gusts into any outdoor plans.
Storm Chance
There is still a low but non-zero chance of an isolated strong storm Sunday afternoon into the evening (April 26), mainly north and east of Houston. Any storm that does manage to develop could bring strong winds or hail. Rain chances stay on the spotty side through midweek, then trend up later in the week, with a better shot at more widespread showers and thunderstorms around Friday, May 1. This piece updates our earlier forecast.
Boaters And Beachgoers
Coastal and bay interests should watch for elevated water levels - around 2.5 to 3.0 feet above MLLW - at each high tide cycle through early next week. That extra water can mean more splash-over on low piers and choppier conditions for small craft. Secure small boats, avoid low docks during high tide and check local tide times before heading out. For any watches or advisories, follow the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office for updates.
