HOUSTON, Texas – The early morning air feels thick and still over the Bayou City, with stars shimmering faintly above the haze. It’s a quiet start, but Monday’s warmth will build quickly under a blazing October sun — and by Tuesday, that heat may help fuel a line of thunderstorms sweeping in from the west.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston, highs Monday will climb near 87°F with south winds gusting up to 20 mph. Skies will stay clear through the afternoon, making it another beach-worthy day along Galveston Bay and the Gulf Coast. But by Tuesday afternoon, conditions shift as a weak frontal boundary drifts into southeast Texas, bringing a 30–40% chance of thunderstorms.
Some of Tuesday’s storms could be strong, producing heavy rain, lightning, and brief wind gusts that may impact the evening commute along I-45 and I-10. The best timing for thunderstorm development will be between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., mainly north and west of downtown before spreading across the metro.
By Wednesday, skies clear again and temperatures dip slightly — highs near 80°F, lows in the mid-60s. The midweek pattern looks comfortable, but humidity returns quickly by Thursday and Friday, keeping nights muggy and breezes off the Gulf steady. Another round of scattered showers could develop late Friday into the weekend, though no widespread rain is expected.
Outdoor events, from school sports to evening concerts, should plan around Tuesday’s storms and midweek humidity before clearer skies settle in.
Five-Day Forecast for Houston, TX:
Mon: 87/72 – Sunny, breezy; unseasonably warm.
Tue: 90/68 – PM storms likely; brief heavy rain.
Wed: 80/66 – Mostly sunny; lower humidity.
Thu: 84/71 – Partly cloudy; warm again.
Fri: 85/70 – Scattered showers; humid and breezy.
