HOUSTON, TX – The humid Gulf air hangs heavy this Tuesday morning, still and warm enough to fog up windshields before dawn. But by midday, that calm will give way to bubbling clouds and a few rumbles of thunder across Southeast Texas — a reminder that fall may be on the calendar, but summer’s grip hasn’t quite loosened.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops by early afternoon, mainly west and north of the city before drifting toward the metro. Rainfall will stay hit-or-miss, though brief downpours and lightning could slow travel along I-45 and U.S. 59 between 1 and 5 p.m. The chance of fog early this morning may also reduce visibility in low-lying areas near the coast and bayous.
By Wednesday, high pressure regains control — skies clear, and the city warms under bright sun. Temperatures climb into the mid-80s through Thursday and Friday, with a sticky, late-summer feel returning to the afternoons. Winds turn southeasterly, pulling in more moisture ahead of another weak Gulf disturbance expected to arrive Friday night into Saturday.
That next system could bring scattered thunderstorms through early Saturday, followed by partial clearing later in the weekend. It’s not a major severe setup, but lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain pockets could accompany stronger storms.
For now, residents can expect a steamy, unsettled stretch — perfect for one last warm-weather week before late October hints at a cooler pattern ahead.
Five-Day Outlook for Houston, TX:
Tue: 89/66 – Scattered storms; muggy.
Wed: 81/66 – Sunny, light breeze.
Thu: 85/71 – Mostly clear; humid.
Fri: 85/70 – Isolated PM storms.
Sat: 78/67 – Storms early, clearing late.
