Texas – Low clouds hang heavy over Houston this morning while warm Gulf air fuels a new round of thunderstorms across Southeast Texas.
Roadways across the metro area are already wet as showers expand across Harris County and surrounding communities. Temperatures sit near 74 degrees, unusually warm for early morning.
Meteorologists say scattered storms will continue building through the morning and afternoon. Some thunderstorms may bring brief heavy downpours, lightning, and gusty winds.
Drivers along Interstate 45, I-10, and U.S. Highway 59 should expect slick pavement and occasional visibility drops during heavier rain bursts.
Rain chances increase as the day progresses. Storms may become more widespread during the afternoon hours when warmer air and daytime heating combine.
Localized rainfall totals could reach around a half inch or more where storms repeatedly pass over the same area.
Residents should keep umbrellas ready and monitor radar if heading outside. Conditions may deteriorate quickly once thunderstorms develop.
Storms remain likely into the evening hours before gradually weakening later tonight.
Rain and thunder remain part of the pattern through the weekend. Additional showers and storms are expected Sunday with temperatures reaching around 77 degrees.
The broader weather pattern across Texas keeps moisture flowing north from the Gulf. That means scattered storms could redevelop early next week.
Monday brings another chance of thunderstorms with highs near 82 degrees, continuing the warm early-spring trend across Southeast Texas.
Despite the unsettled weather, temperatures stay well above average for early March.
Residents should also remember Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, when clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m.
Meteorologists continue monitoring developing storms across the Houston area as this active pattern unfolds.
Five-Day Outlook – Houston, Texas
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 77°F
Monday: Slight chance of storms, high near 82°F
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with slight shower chance, high near 81°F
Wednesday: Chance of showers and storms, high near 80°F
Thursday: Sunny and cooler, high near 71°F
