Texas – Rain taps steadily on rooftops across Houston this morning, with mist and low visibility slowing drivers on I-45 and the Gulf Freeway. Light rain and fog are already reducing visibility to near 6 miles, and wind gusts up to 25 mph are adding to the messy commute.
According to the National Weather Service, widespread showers continue through the morning with an 80% chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms possible. Rainfall totals range from a tenth to a quarter inch in spots, enough to create slick pavement and ponding on low-lying roads.
Conditions briefly improve later today as rain becomes more scattered, but the pattern quickly reloads. By Monday, clouds hold firm with a 20% chance of light showers. The bigger concern builds into Tuesday, when a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops across Houston, Pasadena, and Sugar Land. Some storms could produce heavy downpours and frequent lightning, especially during the afternoon and evening commute.
Drivers should plan extra time on major routes like I-10, Beltway 8, and US-59. Water can collect quickly in poor drainage areas. Keep devices charged and monitor alerts as conditions evolve. While widespread severe weather is not guaranteed, isolated stronger storms cannot be ruled out in this active spring pattern.
Midweek stays unsettled. Wednesday brings another round of storms with highs near 77°F, followed by lingering rain chances into Thursday and Friday. Temperatures trend warmer into the low 80s late week, reinforcing a humid, storm-prone setup.
Five Day Outlook for Houston, Texas:
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 71°F, slight rain chance
Tuesday: Showers likely, storms possible, high 70°F
Wednesday: Storms likely, high 77°F
Thursday: Slight storm chance, high 81°F
Friday: Scattered storms, high 83°F
