Houston, TX – Spring warmth and gusty winds are taking over Houston starting Wednesday, with a chance of Easter weekend storms on the horizon.
Residents should prepare for daily highs soaring into the mid-to-upper 80s, along with increasing southeast winds that may gust up to 20 mph by Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will bring sunshine and a high near 81°F, but winds will steadily build, especially during the afternoon hours. This may impact outdoor activities and driving conditions along major routes like I-45. Wednesday night will see increasing cloud cover with lows near 67°F.
By Thursday and Friday, partly sunny skies dominate, and highs could climb to 86°F and 88°F, respectively. These warmer-than-average spring temperatures come with mostly dry skies—ideal for weekday plans. However, conditions could shift sharply by the weekend.
A 30 to 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms emerges Saturday night into Sunday. While not yet confirmed as severe, any rainfall could impact Easter weekend events and travel plans. Those with outdoor gatherings should monitor forecasts closely and prepare for wet weather.
Extended 5-Day Outlook for Houston:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 81°F, breezy.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 86°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 88°F.
- Saturday: Cloudy, low around 72°F.
- Sunday: 40% chance of showers and storms, high near 86°F.
