HOUSTON – Highs climbed into the low to mid 90s Friday, and the humid air helped spark spotty storms across the area.
Most of the showers brought brief heavy downpours, but they are expected to move fast enough that flooding should remain a lesser concern for now. By sunset, the storms should be fading, opening the door to a drier Friday night for evening plans.
Weekend Rain Chances Rising
Deeper Gulf moisture is moving in, and that will bring more clouds along with higher rain chances this weekend. www.fox26houston.com reported that rain coverage should be greater than Friday, with the potential for heavier bursts of rain.
| Period | Weather Trend | Main Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Spotty storms with brief heavy downpours | Most storms move quickly, so flooding is less of a concern |
| Saturday through Tuesday | Round of showers and thunderstorms | Repeated downpours could lead to localized street flooding |
| Monday | Highest risk for heavy rain | Models point to the biggest rain threat of the stretch |
Daily Downpours Ahead
Forecasters expect showers and thunderstorms Saturday through Tuesday, but the rain will not fall nonstop. The concern is that repeated rounds could drop enough water in some spots to cause localized street flooding.
The highest risk for heavy rain is currently centered on Monday, according to the latest model guidance. That makes the start of the workweek the period to watch most closely.
Tropics Quiet, But Peak Season Still Matters
For now, the tropics remain quiet as El Niño, Saharan dust, high wind shear, and dry air make development difficult. The National Hurricane Center is keeping things quiet for the next 7 days across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America.
Even with the quiet setup, hurricane season is far from over. Peak season does not arrive until September 10, and the season continues through the end of November, so Gulf Coast residents are being reminded to stay alert.
