Houston, TX – Low clouds hang heavy across Houston this morning, signaling a damp and unsettled stretch ahead for Southeast Texas. After several days of calm weather, moisture is surging back from the Gulf — and that means rain, gusty winds, and travel delays as the weekend unfolds.
The National Weather Service in Houston expects a notable uptick in rain chances beginning late Friday, with showers spreading across Harris, Galveston, and Fort Bend Counties by evening. A few embedded thunderstorms may bring brief heavy downpours, especially near the coast. Those traveling for post-Thanksgiving returns should plan for slick roadways and slower conditions along I-45 and Beltway 8 through Saturday morning.
Saturday remains warm but unsettled. Highs near 73°F will feel muggy ahead of an approaching front, which triggers more showers and a few thunderstorms by afternoon. Rain chances hit 80%, with breezy south winds gusting near 20 mph. By late evening, cooler air begins filtering in, bringing a drop into the mid-40s by Sunday morning.
Sunday turns quieter but cloudy, with highs around 55°F — a noticeable change from Saturday’s warmth. Another disturbance could bring additional showers Monday before high pressure clears skies into Tuesday. Temperatures next week are expected to dip below seasonal averages as December opens with a more “winter-like” feel across much of Texas.
5-Day Outlook (Houston, TX)
Friday: Mostly sunny early, rain developing late, high 66°F.
Saturday: Showers and storms, 80% chance, high 73°F.
Sunday: Cloudy, cooler, high 55°F.
Monday: Showers likely, high 48°F.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 51°F.
