Houston’s weather will remain hot for a few more days as the region flirts with high pressure, but as we head into August it doesn’t look as though the region will immediately fall under a classic “ridge of death” that stifles rain chances. Quite the contrary, later next week could be fairly wet and a bit cooler.
Today
Moisture levels have jumped back up today, and we’re likely to see at least some scattered showers this afternoon across the area. I think it’s even possible that most areas will see some light to moderate rainfall, but I wouldn’t bet on that. In any case, more clouds should hold temperatures in the low- to mid-90s.
Thursday and Friday
High pressure builds in somewhat, and this should limit shower activity and bring out the sunshine. I’d expect highs to jump up accordingly, into the mid- to upper-90s. Either of these days could bring temperatures of 100 degrees for inland areas, so be prepared for the heat.
Saturday and Sunday
But unlike a lot of summers in Houston, the high pressure isn’t going to build directly over Houston, and in fact should begin to recede to the west by this weekend. Saturday could still be pretty hot, in the mid-90s, but Sunday should be cooler due to increasingly cloudy weather. Right now I’m not overly bullish on rain chances this weekend. I think Saturday will probably be dry for most people, but Sunday could bring some light to moderate rainfall for 30 or 40 percent of the area.
Next week
August begins next Tuesday, but as of now it’s sure doesn’t appear as though it will feel like it. Our rain chances will depend upon the influence of the high pressure system off to the west, but at some point it’s likely to move far enough away to lead to mostly cloudy days, healthy rain chances, and highs of around 90 degrees. For August, this would be pretty grand weather for Houston.
Posted at 7:45am CT on Wednesday by Eric
I love that you are a realist. I get so tired of the sensationalizing of the weather in order to keep shoving the global warming hoax down our throats. It’s so refreshing to hear some truth in the forecast knowing that in the end, it’s only a prediction. But y’all are honest. We love that. Thank you. Keep up the awesome work.
Just because this site doesn’t hype and sensationalize the weather, doesn’t mean “global warming” is a hoax. Read some science, lady.
Yes, weather reporting is sensationalized; no, it has nothing to do with some grand “global warming hoax.”
Pretty sure Eric doesn’t believe global warming is a hoax….
I hope you’re not implying that Matt and Eric don’t believe in global warming. They are scientists, after all.
Weather should not be confused for climate! Weather is comprised of the short-term conditions (daily or weekly), whereas climate is the long-term running average of those weather conditions (30 year’s worth or more).
Thanks guys. Models show our area possibly picking up a shower…believe it when I see it
This is why we call the area over Bryan/College Station “The Aggie Dome.”
Rain typically can’t break through.