Houston, TX – Southeast Texas will swelter under summerlike heat Thursday before storm chances rise this weekend, threatening football games and travel. Drivers and residents should plan now for changing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston, Thursday brings sun and highs near 94, with light winds shifting west. Humidity remains high, keeping heat index values close to 100. The agency has also issued an Air Quality Alert, warning sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity, especially near busy corridors like I-45 and Beltway 8.
Friday looks mostly sunny with highs around 93, but forecasters highlight building storm chances Saturday. Scattered thunderstorms may develop after midday, with rain most likely late Saturday into Sunday. Localized downpours could slow travel on major routes, including U.S. 59 and Highway 290, and could delay evening football games.
Sunday and Monday stay unsettled, with showers and thunderstorms expected both afternoons. Highs dip into the upper 80s, marking a shift toward more fall-like conditions. Thunderstorms may bring lightning, so residents should have indoor plans as a backup for outdoor events.
Safety officials advise avoiding flooded intersections, checking vehicles for heat-related stress, and keeping devices charged in case of power outages. Those with breathing concerns should continue to monitor air quality updates as ozone levels may stay elevated through the weekend.
More showers and storms remain possible into early next week, making this a prolonged pattern shift.
Five Day Forecast for Houston, TX:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 94, low 76
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 93, low 77
- Saturday: Chance of storms, high 91, low 78
- Sunday: Showers and storms likely, high 87, low 75
- Monday: 50% chance of storms, high 87, low 73
