Houston, Texas – Thunderstorms and gusty winds are set to disrupt travel and outdoor plans across Houston Wednesday, with rain and gusts reaching up to 40 mph at times. Commuters should prepare for slippery roads and isolated power outages as storms move through the area.
According to the National Weather Service, Houston faces a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, with heavy rain and gusty southeast winds expected. The highest risk arrives midday and could impact parts of Harris County, including major roadways like I-45 and Beltway 8. Brief downpours may cause minor flooding in low-lying neighborhoods, while lightning poses a risk to outdoor activities and events.
Wednesday night brings a continued threat of thunderstorms before 9 p.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies. Winds will ease slightly but could still gust up to 20 mph overnight. Local emergency management officials urge residents to secure outdoor items, stay indoors during storms, and avoid driving through flooded streets. Charging electronic devices and monitoring alerts from Houston’s Office of Emergency Management is recommended.
The threat of showers and isolated storms continues through Friday afternoon, but conditions improve by the weekend. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s are expected Saturday through Tuesday.
5-Day Forecast for Houston:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, slight chance of showers after 11 a.m., high near 83°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, 20% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, high near 85°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 86°F.
