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Texas Weather Alert Today: Rain Chances Reach 85% Near Coast
Houston, TX – Residents across southeast Texas should prepare for a cool, wet Monday, November 9, as rain chances climb as high as 85% in some coastal communities before warmer temperatures return ahe
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-09T10:12:48.631Z
Houston, TX – Residents across southeast Texas should prepare for a cool, wet Monday, November 9, as rain chances climb as high as 85% in some coastal communities before warmer temperatures return ahead of another cold front later this week.
According to the National Weather Service NWS Houston Galveston office, scattered rain will affect portions of southeast Texas Monday, with the greatest precipitation chances concentrated near the coast and southwest of Houston.
Afternoon temperatures will generally remain in the mid 60s to lower 70s, followed by overnight lows in the 50s and lower 60s.
Rain Chances Reach 85% Along Coast The NWS seven day outlook shows an 85% chance of precipitation in Palacios on Monday.
Nearby Wharton and Columbus have rain chances reaching 75%, while Angleton and Bay City face approximately 65% chances.
Galveston has a 55% chance of rain, while Houston's precipitation probability is approximately 45%.
Farther inland, communities including College Station, Conroe and Huntsville have lower rain probabilities.
Wet roads could affect Monday travel, particularly where showers become more persistent.
Temperatures Warm Into the Upper 70s Tuesday, November 10, brings improving conditions and warmer temperatures.
Houston is forecast to reach 74 degrees, while Conroe could climb to 76 degrees.
Wednesday, Veterans Day, will be even warmer, with highs reaching 77 degrees in Houston, 79 degrees in Katy and Conroe, and 80 degrees in Livingston.
Rain chances generally remain lower Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cold Front Arrives Late Wednesday The NWS expects a cold front to move through southeast Texas late Wednesday into Thursday.
Behind the front, cooler and drier conditions will develop across the region.
Houston's highs are forecast to fall from 77 degrees Wednesday to 72 degrees Friday.
Overnight temperatures could drop into the 40s across some inland communities by the weekend, while coastal locations remain warmer.
Rain Chances Return Sunday Dry weather is expected Thursday through Saturday across most of southeast Texas.
By Sunday, November 15, rain chances return, particularly near coastal communities.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts for changes in rainfall timing and the approaching cold front.