Houston is waking up to clear skies and temperatures around 75 degrees Thursday, but the afternoon will feel more like lingering summer than fall. Sunshine will push the high near 91, with a northeast breeze of 5 to 10 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph.
The dry stretch is the main story for Houston proper. The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston expects no rain Thursday, followed by only a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Friday. The updated outlook adds sharper detail to Wednesday’s Houston forecast, especially for coastal conditions.
Sunny Days Hold Through The Weekend
Thursday night should stay mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 71 degrees. Friday will again reach about 90 under mostly sunny skies, while weekend highs are expected to be in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Temperatures may rise early next week, with rain chances also increasing. Monday could see a slight chance of showers, followed by a mostly sunny Tuesday near 91 and another slight chance of rain after 1 p.m.
Gulf And Beach Hazards Need More Attention
The bigger weather concern is along the coast and offshore rather than in downtown Houston. A high rip-current risk continues through late Friday night on Gulf-facing beaches, and a Small Craft Advisory covers Gulf waters through 1 a.m. Saturday.
Forecasters also expect rougher seas, stronger winds and potentially minor coastal flooding as a nearby tropical system affects the region. Houston residents can plan on sunny afternoons, cooler nights and low rain chances, but anyone heading to the beach or onto the water should check conditions before leaving.
