Residents of the Houston area can expect another day of unsettled weather, with showers and thunderstorms likely to affect various parts of the region.
Locally heavy rainfall is possible as rain chances persist throughout the day.
The forecast indicates a gradual decline in rain chances by the weekend and into early next week, only to see a resurgence of rain around midweek.
Currently, there are no tropical threats impacting the Houston area, providing some relief as the peak hurricane season approaches its final weeks.
Yesterday’s storms exhibited unpredictable behavior, particularly affecting Brazoria and southern Fort Bend Counties.
A weather sensor at Brazos Bend State Park recorded a wind gust of 66 mph, highlighting the potential severity of these storms despite their seemingly harmless appearance on radar at the time.
Strong wind gusts were also reported near Damon, where readings approached 50 mph, supporting the earlier observations.
This is a reminder of how intense storms can be during this time of year in Houston: encountering a storm at an inopportune moment can lead to brief but significant impacts.
As of today, there has already been notable thunder activity and wind gusts near San Luis Pass reaching close to 50 mph.
While the heavier storms have moved offshore, isolated downpours accompanied by lightning are still possible outside the Beltway in western Harris County, extending toward Sealy and Columbus.
During the course of the day, a temporary lull in the weather may occur, but this is expected to be short-lived as activity is set to pick up again later in the afternoon or evening.
Meteorologists are somewhat uncertain about the timing of this next wave of rain.
Some weather models suggest that significant rainfall could begin as early as late morning, while others indicate that developments will be delayed until later in the afternoon.
Regardless, scattered downpours are anticipated, with a significant variability in precipitation amounts across the area, as some places may see little to no rain while others could receive between 2 to 3 inches in a short period.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the potential for showers and thunderstorms will continue on both Saturday and Sunday, typical for August in the region.
However, it is anticipated that both the coverage and intensity of storms will diminish during the weekend.
Saturday morning may start with an unwelcome surprise for some residents, as nocturnal storms could arise after midnight between Houston and the coast.
A conventional summer pattern will resume mid to late afternoon on Saturday, featuring isolated to scattered downpours.
Daytime highs are expected to reach the mid-90s, with a few isolated areas possibly peaking in the upper-90s.
Monday and Tuesday will likely mirror conditions seen on Sunday, with subdued weather patterns.
While rain chances will still exist, they are expected to remain lower, and temperatures should stabilize in the mid-90s range.
By midweek next week, a new boundary may develop or move into the region, setting the stage for an increase in showers and thunderstorms once again.
The cooler temperatures anticipated with this weather change may bring a welcomed respite from the summer heat.
Total rainfall from today through next week is projected to range from 1 to 3 inches along the coast, with lesser amounts expected inland.
Isolated pockets may exceed these totals, while some areas could also receive less than anticipated.
In the tropics, the weather map currently shows favorable conditions for the Houston area.
The only system under close observation is Invest 99L.
While no dependable model guidance suggests it will approach the Gulf, it remains essential to monitor its progress, especially considering the nature of such systems this time of year.
Even if the storm were to continue on its current path, prevailing upper-level winds may prevent it from moving northward.
Ultimately, it is more likely to dissipate over Central America.
In any case, monitoring will continue as the region navigates the last 5 to 6 weeks of what remains of the peak hurricane season.
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