Houston starts Sunday with clear skies and temperatures around 68 degrees, but the afternoon will feel more like summer than fall. Highs should climb close to 90 under mostly sunny skies, with southeast winds occasionally gusting near 20 mph. It is a strong day for outdoor plans, provided you can tolerate one more round of October heat.
The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston keeps Sunday dry before bringing rain chances back Monday afternoon. An earlier Hoodline forecast flagged the warm weekend and wetter pattern ahead, while the latest outlook adds clearer timing for storms and a sharper cooldown late in the week.
Afternoon Storm Chances Return Monday
Monday will be mostly sunny at first, then a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives between about 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The high should again reach near 90, with southeast winds of 10–15 knots. Tuesday brings a chance of thunderstorms.
Wednesday stays sunny for much of the morning before another 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms develops. Overnight lows will remain in the upper 60s to lower 70s through midweek. In other words, Houston gets a few storm chances without much help from cooler nighttime air.
A Weekend Front Could Finally Break The Heat
Thursday and Friday highs should reach near 89, with 10% to 20% rain chances. A stronger shift may arrive late Friday into Saturday, when winds may veer north or northeast and become gusty. Post-front daytime highs could range from the 60s to the low-to-mid 80s. Forecasters say the exact strength of the front remains uncertain, but noticeably lower humidity is expected.
Beach Plans Still Need A Little Caution
The forecast discussion says a moderate rip current risk continues through Sunday morning and could increase early next week along the coast. No watches or warnings are listed for Houston, but beachgoers should check local flag conditions and stay near lifeguards. Inland residents can enjoy the dry Sunday, while coastal visitors should keep the Gulf conditions in mind.
