Houston, Texas – Thunderstorms will dominate the start of the week in Houston, where dangerous heat and heavy rainfall could create a difficult Tuesday commute. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 107°F by afternoon before storms roll through, bringing the potential for localized flooding and strong winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston, showers and thunderstorms are most likely after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with new rainfall amounts of up to a half-inch possible. The evening is expected to clear, but the reprieve will be short-lived as another round of storms builds late Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday will begin mostly sunny with highs near 96°F, but heat index values will again surge into the triple digits before storms develop in the evening. Thunderstorms are likely again on Thursday, with an 80 percent chance of rain and the possibility of strong downpours during the afternoon and evening commute.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roadways, allow extra travel time, and keep electronic devices charged in case of power outages. The unsettled pattern will continue into Friday, when storms remain likely across the Houston metro area.
Five Day Forecast for Houston, TX
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely after 2 p.m., high near 94°F. Heat index up to 107°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny early, storms developing late. High near 96°F.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 93°F.
- Friday: Thunderstorms remain likely, partly sunny, high near 90°F.
- Saturday: Chance of showers early, partly cloudy, high near 92°F.
