Houston, TX – A pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms will settle over the Houston area starting Wednesday, bringing daily rain chances that will extend through the weekend and into early next week. Residents can expect mostly sunny mornings before clouds build, leading to potential downpours during the afternoon commute. The most consistent chances for wet weather arrive just in time for Juneteenth celebrations.
According to the National Weather Service, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 1 p.m. Wednesday. The region will experience mostly sunny conditions with a high near 90 degrees and south winds of 5 to 10 mph. Similar conditions are expected Tuesday night, with mostly clear skies and a low around 78 degrees.
The weather pattern remains unsettled heading into the holiday. For Juneteenth, the chance for showers and thunderstorms increases to 40 percent, primarily after 1 p.m., with a high again near 90°F. Those with outdoor plans should stay aware of changing sky conditions and have a way to receive weather alerts. The pattern of warm, humid days with a chance for afternoon storms continues through the weekend.
Friday and Saturday will see partly sunny skies, a high near 90°F, and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Sunday brings a slightly higher 40 percent chance of rain. Looking ahead to early next week, the probability for rain increases, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely on Monday under mostly sunny skies and a high near 90°F.
Here is a look at the five-day forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon showers. High near 90°F.
- Juneteenth: Partly sunny with a 40% chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High near 90°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of storms. High near 90°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon showers. High near 91°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 89°F.
