Houston woke to clear skies and a low of 63 degrees Tuesday, with a brisk northeast breeze setting up a notably less muggy start. The afternoon will turn sunny and warm, topping out near 82 degrees with only light northeast winds.
Sunny Streak Builds Through Friday
Tuesday night should have a low near 63, followed by an 84-degree Wednesday and an 85-degree Thursday. Friday and Saturday remain sunny and warm near 84, giving Houston a long run of easy outdoor weather.
Rain is essentially off the table for Houston through Saturday. The National Weather Service says a few showers could develop closer to the Matagorda and Brazoria coasts Tuesday afternoon and evening, but the city should stay dry.
Gulf Winds Matter More Than City Rain Chances
For beachgoers, boaters and anyone heading onto the Gulf, conditions are a different story. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 1 a.m. Wednesday for offshore waters, where easterly winds of roughly 17 to 23 mph may push seas to 3 to 7 feet; nearshore waters should also exercise caution.
For most Houstonians, the takeaway is straightforward: light layers in the morning, sunglasses by lunch, and no need to rearrange outdoor plans around rain this week. Wednesday night's low is forecast near 59 degrees, with sunny, warm weather expected through Saturday.
