HOUSTON, Texas – Thunderstorms are set to return to Houston by Wednesday afternoon, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans just before Labor Day weekend. Residents should prepare for heavy rain, brief flooding on roadways, and delays along I-45 during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Houston, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop after 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 27. Rain chances rise to 60 percent, with strong downpours possible into the evening. Afternoon highs will climb to near 93 degrees, but humidity will push heat index values toward triple digits before storms arrive.
Drivers across Harris County should watch for ponding water during the evening commute, especially in low-lying areas and along heavily traveled corridors. Outdoor events and late-day flights may also face weather-related disruptions. NWS recommends allowing extra travel time and keeping phones charged for weather alerts.
The pattern continues through the weekend, with chances of storms each afternoon and evening. Friday brings a 50 percent chance of showers and storms after 1 p.m., while Saturday’s rain chances increase to 80 percent. Sunday will stay stormy, and Labor Day carries a 40 percent chance of scattered showers, keeping the region unsettled into next week.
Forecasters say this stretch of unsettled summer weather could affect outdoor gatherings, barbecues, and travel for the long holiday weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Houston, Texas
- Wednesday: High 93, thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. Low 78.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 93. Low 78.
- Friday: High 93, 50% chance of storms after 1 p.m. Low 77.
- Saturday: Storms likely, 80% chance, high 89. Low 76.
- Sunday: Showers and storms, high 89. Low 77.
- Labor Day Monday: 40% chance showers, high 88.
