The weather forecast for Houston indicates a warm and breezy evening, perfect for those attending Lizzo’s concert. As temperatures dip from the lower 80s into the mid-70s, attendees should be aware of the potential for spotty showers.
Looking ahead to Saturday, Houston faces a slight risk of severe weather as a cold front collides with the warm, humid air from the Gulf. This could lead to thunderstorms, some potentially severe, with a classified risk of Level 2 out of 5 across much of Southeast Texas. While scattered severe storms may occur, a widespread outbreak is not anticipated.
The morning will start muggy, with temperatures in the 70s and lower wind speeds than in recent days. Other than isolated light rain, conditions should remain relatively dry until afternoon. Storm activity is expected to ramp up around 3 PM, with strong cells developing throughout the region.
As the evening progresses, a line of potentially severe storms is predicted to hit northern areas by 7 PM, with Houston receiving impacts by around 9 PM, and the coastline by 11 PM. The primary threats from these storms include damaging wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, as well as large hail primarily affecting areas to the north and west of the city. Heavy rainfall could lead to localized street flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage.
In terms of rainfall, there is a moderate risk of excessive amounts, particularly north of I-10, where up to 4 inches of rain may fall due to repeated storm activity. While the risk of tornadoes exists, it remains low.
For Sunday, as the front stalls over Southeast Texas, morning rainfall is likely, especially south of I-10, though no severe weather is anticipated at that time. However, there could still be some street flooding, with rain expected to taper off early in the afternoon.
Looking further ahead, a new cold front is set to arrive on Wednesday, bringing a promise of cooler temperatures alongside the possibility of strong thunderstorms. This upcoming front will help reduce temperatures throughout the week, with highs in the 70s and cooler mornings in the 50s expected after the passage of this front.
As we approach the weekend, don’t forget to spring forward an hour as Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning. While rain chances remain minimal on Monday and Tuesday, the anticipated cold front brings the promise of more comfortable weather conditions in the days to follow.