Localized heavy rain, lightning, and potential street flooding will be prevalent this afternoon in Houston, particularly near or just northwest of Highway 59/I-69.
Weather forecasts indicate that while Saturday’s conditions may be slightly more subdued, an uptick in more numerous showers and storms is anticipated on Sunday and Monday.
Residents living within the Beltway, especially on the north and west sides of Houston, may still be recovering from yesterday’s downpours, which brought over 4 inches of rain to areas around Ella and White Oak Bayou.
Furthermore, a broad area between The Villages and Garden Oaks recorded north of 3 inches of rainfall, with many other locations experiencing between 1 to 3 inches.
Outside of the Beltway, the weather remained quiet until reaching Kingwood and Fort Bend County, where storms formed due to multiple atmospheric collisions.
Today, while similarities in the weather pattern are expected, forecasters caution that conditions may not replicate yesterday’s chaos.
As morning precipitation is already observed in Liberty and Chambers Counties, the development of storms is likely when the sea breeze interacts with peak instability later in the day along Highway 59/I-69.
Certain areas could experience rain rates exceeding multi-inches per hour, heightening the risk of temporary street flooding.
Although a Stage 1 flood alert is not in effect, authorities advise exercising caution during today’s storms, as summer weather can change rapidly.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is forecasted to bring a brief easing in storm activity with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms developing throughout the day.
While locally heavy downpours are possible, the overall intensity and coverage of storms should remain lower compared to those observed at the week’s close.
In contrast, Sunday is expected to see a more active weather pattern, bringing a range of showers and thunderstorms as early as mid-morning.
These storms could shift primarily north and west as the day progresses, underscoring the importance of keeping an umbrella handy and having a backup indoor plan ready.
Temperatures on Saturday are projected to peak in the lower to mid-90s, while Sunday might bring slightly cooler conditions, with highs in the low-90s or upper-80s.
Monday is also set to be active, with afternoon heating likely triggering showers and storms, alongside anticipated temperatures remaining in the low-90s.
For the remainder of next week, rain chances are expected to decrease, beginning Tuesday with isolated storms that may dwindle further by week’s end.
Temperature trends indicate a rise, with mid-90s expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, and potential upper-90s anticipated by the following weekend.
Recent rains have rendered soils saturated, which could moderate peak daytime highs, keeping them from exceeding 97 or 98 degrees officially.
However, certain areas might approach upper 90s or even near 100 by next weekend, so residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and informed.
In tropical weather news, there is a new area of interest in the Bay of Campeche that may present a minor development opportunity in the next few days.
Fortunately, the system is projected to move into Mexico by Monday, significantly reducing any risks associated with development along the Texas coast.
Another area to watch may develop in the northeastern Gulf or off Florida’s coast by next weekend, although this is also expected to remain clear of Texas and could primarily impact Florida or the southeastern coast.
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