Houston, TX – The Gulf Coast is bracing for another round of wet and stormy weather as moisture-rich air surges inland from the coast. Skies stay cloudy today with a 20% chance of afternoon showers, but the main event arrives later — a stronger line of thunderstorms expected to roll through late Wednesday night into Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston, showers will intensify tonight, bringing periods of heavy rain and lightning through early Thursday. Rainfall totals between 1 and 2 inches are possible, especially along I-45, I-10, and the Beltway corridor, where ponding and slick roads could slow morning commuters.
Thursday remains cloudy and cool with temperatures falling into the mid-50s by afternoon. Winds will shift north at 10 to 20 mph behind the system, ushering in drier air and lower humidity by Friday. While a few scattered showers may linger Friday morning, sunshine returns by Saturday, setting up a mild and clear weekend — perfect for outdoor errands or early holiday decorating.
Meteorologists note that this pattern marks the region’s first December cold push, signaling more frequent frontal passages heading into mid-month. For now, Houstonians should keep umbrellas handy and allow extra travel time through Thursday morning’s commute.
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5-Day Outlook for Houston, TX (Dec. 3–7):
- Thursday: Showers likely, high 59°F, low 48°F.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high 54°F, low 50°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 62°F, low 50°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 67°F, low 49°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 63°F, low 45°F.
