Houston, Texas – Thunderstorms are set to disrupt afternoon travel across Houston through Wednesday, while dangerous heat and an ongoing air quality alert continue to threaten vulnerable residents. Scattered storms could spark street flooding, brief power outages, and traffic slowdowns, especially in the late afternoon and early evening.
According to the National Weather Service, Houston faces a 20–30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms each afternoon through midweek, with the highest risk after 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime highs remain steamy—pushing into the low- to mid-90s, but the humidity will keep “feels-like” temperatures even higher. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect, warning those with asthma, respiratory conditions, and young children to limit outdoor activities, especially during peak heat hours.
Localized downpours could impact Beltway 8, I-10, and U.S. 59 corridors just as commuters hit the road. Most showers will taper after sunset, with overnight lows staying in the upper 70s, offering little relief from the muggy air. If you’re planning to be outdoors, stay hydrated, use extra caution around flood-prone intersections, and keep electronic devices charged in case of lightning-related outages.
Storm chances persist through at least Friday, with no significant cooldown in sight. More updates and potential advisories are likely if conditions worsen—stay tuned.
Five Day Forecast for Houston, Texas:
- Tuesday: Slight chance of storms after 11 a.m., highs near 93°F, humid and mostly sunny.
- Wednesday: 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, high near 94°F, muggy.
- Thursday: 30% chance of storms after 1 p.m., mostly sunny, high near 95°F.
- Friday: Afternoon storms possible, high near 94°F, humid.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, isolated storms, highs in low 90s, muggy nights.
