Houston wakes up cloudy and muggy this morning, with temperatures hovering near 79°F and humidity stuck in the mid‑80s, so the air feels more like a wet blanket than a breeze. There is a chance of rain showers before 10 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 88°F this afternoon. Southeast winds will run on the breezy side at times, with gusts possible later in the day.
Tuesday Commute
Scattered showers are most likely during the morning commute. Any downpour should be brief, although visibility can drop quickly when a heavier cell moves through. The afternoon drive looks drier but windier, with southeast winds around 10–15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph, which can make surface streets and elevated roadways feel gustier than the numbers on the thermometer suggest.
Flood Risk This Week
Forecasters are flagging multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms later this week, with many locations expected to pick up 3–6 inches of rain and a seven‑day outlook that shows some spots in the 5–7‑inch range, according to NWS Houston/Galveston. Repeated downpours, especially where storms track over the same neighborhoods, will boost the risk of urban flooding, quick rises on small streams and higher river stages, so keep an eye out for any Flood Watches or river‑stage alerts.
Coastal And Marine Hazards
Down along the coast, beachgoers should be ready for a continued high rip‑current risk into midweek, along with Small Craft Advisories for nearshore waters. Thunderstorms can kick out sudden strong gusts well offshore. Nonessential boating is discouraged for now, and swimmers should follow posted flags and lifeguard instructions until conditions settle down.
How To Prepare
It is a good day to secure loose outdoor furniture, keep rain gear close, and plan alternate routes that avoid low‑lying streets. Never drive through standing water: turn around, do not drown. For more background on how this soggy pattern set up, check out our earlier coverage on this sticky storm stretch.
