Houston is starting Friday clear and already near 79 degrees, with humidity making the early air feel thick. The city is headed for a mostly sunny afternoon and a high near 98, while the heat index could reach 105. It will be a hot, mostly dry start to the weekend before storm chances return.
Friday Brings Dangerous Afternoon Heat
Friday's rain chance is only about 2%, with light southwest winds near 5 mph and plenty of sunshine. The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston says the heat could briefly push some locations toward 108 or 109 degrees, even though no heat advisory is currently posted. Outdoor plans will be safest with frequent water breaks and time in the shade.
Saturday Front Raises Storm Chances
Saturday will be another hot day, with sunshine, southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph and a high near 98. A cold front is expected to approach later in the day, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms from roughly 7 p.m. through early Sunday. The storm chance is around 30%, so not everyone will get rain, but a few heavier downpours or gusty storms remain possible.
Sunday Starts With A Few Storms
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers before 7 a.m. Sunday, followed by mostly sunny skies and another high near 98. The front could bring somewhat drier air to parts of the region, particularly north of Houston, but the afternoon will still feel hot. By Monday, temperatures climb near 99 degrees under sunny skies.
Heat Sticks Around Next Week
Tuesday through Thursday stay seasonably hot, with highs near 97, 96 and 95 degrees, respectively. Overnight lows remain close to 80, keeping recovery from the daytime heat limited even when skies turn mostly clear.
For the latest local forecast and any changes to storm timing, check updates from the NWS Houston/Galveston before heading outside. If thunderstorms develop Saturday night, move indoors when thunder is audible and avoid driving through water-covered roads.
