Houston will have another day of somewhat drier weather before a wetter pattern returns to the region through Monday. Yes, another soggy weekend. Sorry about that. Also, while we’re on the subject of bad news, if you’re wondering when fall’s first front might arrive, I’m afraid there just aren’t any really strong signals for that right now. I would not anticipate it coming before around Sept. 20, if then.
Thursday
The region should see some partly sunny skies today, so enjoy the sunshine while you can. Some isolated to scattered showers will be possible, but for the most part it should be a dry day. More sunshine will mean higher temperatures, so we can probably expect low 90s for most of Houston, with a smattering of mid-90s possible.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Unfortunately, the pattern for this weekend looks wet, with low pressure in place overhead and a plenty moist atmosphere. Effectively this means that most areas of Houston (50 to 70 percent) will see rain on most days from Friday through Monday. Although the forecast models aren’t forecasting any rain bombs at this time that might lead to some street flooding, with this kind of atmosphere during the summer months we can’t rule out some heavier showers that temporarily clog streets.
Temperatures, as usual, will depend upon the extent of cloud cover and rainfall. Look for a range from the mid-80s to lower-90s. Humidity, of course, is guaranteed.
Next week
By Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, the atmosphere should begin to dry out some. This should transition us to a more summer-like pattern with scattered afternoon showers along the sea breeze. Probably.
Tropics
The Atlantic tropics continue to show some signs of activity, especially with Hurricane Florence, which poses a threat to Bermuda in four or five days, and may eventually track toward the US East Coast. (There is no certainty about Florence’s track in the 5-10 day range). More activity is coming behind Florence, but as of now we continue to see no distinct threats to the Gulf of Mexico over the next week to 10 days.
But given the time of year, we will most definitely keep a close eye on the tropics.
Thank you for the update. I love following your page. Leaving on a cruise out of Glaveston Saturday heading to Cozumel & Progreso. Do you think it’ll be a wash out or will we get lucky and see some sunshine over the next 5 days.
It’s that time of year when I direct my browser to Space city Weather daily, I feel more comfortable with Eric and Matt’s knowledge of a storms development/projections than any other source .Thank you Guy’s
It’s kind of like the relief valve on the Gulf is lifting a little each day, keeping it from blowing up like last year.
I don’t even bother hoping for fronts until October. Any that do progress towards this area are usually so weak as to be negligible in its effects, if it even makes it this far. September is really the 4th month of summer and those sipping pumpkin-spice whatevers and hanging fall wreaths are the most optimistic among us.
I had plans on staying in Houston, Saturday and Sunday, should I cancel them?
Go to Katy.
I heard they’re evacuating….
No need to apologize, Eric. We native Houstonians know that Fall doesn’t really start around her until November or December.
Any high pressure system forcast for Houston?