Texas – Thick clouds and warm Gulf air are already hanging over Houston this morning, signaling the start of a stormier stretch across southeast Texas.
Temperatures are already near 72°F with humidity above 90 percent. Moist southeast winds are feeding unstable air into the region.
That setup will help scattered showers develop later today.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston, rain chances increase through the afternoon as weak disturbances move across the Gulf Coast.
Some brief downpours could pop up across Interstate 45, Beltway 8, and the I-10 corridor during the afternoon drive. Wet pavement may slow traffic across Houston, Pasadena, and Sugar Land.
Skies stay mostly cloudy with highs reaching around 82°F today. While storms remain isolated at first, the pattern turns more active heading into the weekend.
By Friday, temperatures climb into the lower 80s, and scattered thunderstorms may develop by the afternoon.
A stronger wave of moisture arrives Friday night into Saturday.
Rain chances jump toward 40 to 70 percent, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread across Harris County and surrounding areas.
Storm coverage may peak late Saturday and into Saturday night, when showers become likely across the Houston metro.
Drivers should watch for heavy rain bursts and brief ponding on roads, especially in low-lying areas.
Another round of showers and possible thunderstorms develops Sunday afternoon. Rain chances could climb near 80 percent, bringing another soggy period across southeast Texas.
Sunday also marks the start of Daylight Saving Time, when clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. The reward arrives quickly with brighter evenings across Texas.
Early next week keeps the spring pattern going. Temperatures hold near 80°F, with additional shower chances through Monday and Tuesday.
Meteorologists say warmer-than-normal air across the eastern United States is helping drive the early spring feel across Texas.
If storms roll through your neighborhood this weekend, how heavy is the rain where you are?
Five Day Forecast for Houston, Texas
Thursday: High 82°F – Partly sunny (light rain chance).
Thursday Night: Low 69°F – Mostly cloudy.
Friday: High 83°F – Slight chance of showers and storms (20%).
Friday Night: Low 71°F – Chance of showers (30%).
Saturday: High 82°F – Showers and thunderstorms likely (40–70%).
