Houston, Texas – Thunderstorms and near-90°F heat are on track to impact Houston by 1 p.m. Wednesday, creating travel risks and outdoor safety concerns.
According to the National Weather Service, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms moves into Southeast Texas during the early afternoon hours on Wednesday, June 4. Areas along I-45 and surrounding roadways may experience localized downpours, gusty winds, and reduced visibility. Afternoon highs will peak near 90°F with humidity driving heat indices closer to 96°F. Motorists should expect potential delays, especially during the evening commute.
By Wednesday night, skies will begin to clear, though haze could return. Thursday brings a 20% chance of more storms after 1 p.m., with highs climbing to 91°F. Overnight haze and humid conditions continue into Friday, setting up a steamy weekend outlook.
Houston will see widespread haze and temps near 93°F Friday, with another slight storm chance in the afternoon. Southeast wind gusts up to 20 mph could aggravate air quality and driving conditions on open highways.
Residents should monitor local alerts, avoid outdoor exertion during peak heat hours, and prepare for brief power disruptions due to lightning. Keep devices charged and vehicles fueled.
Warnings remain in effect through Thursday afternoon, with additional alerts possible as conditions evolve.
📅 Houston 5-Day Weather Outlook (June 3–7):
- Tuesday (June 3): Mostly sunny, high near 89°F
- Wednesday (June 4): 30% chance of storms after 1 p.m., high near 90°F
- Thursday (June 5): 20% chance of PM storms, hazy, high near 91°F
- Friday (June 6): Slight chance of storms, hazy, high near 93°F
- Saturday (June 7): 20% storm chance after 1 p.m., high near 94°F
