In brief: A short post today, with not much to say about the hot and sunny weather expected to persist through the holiday weekend. Mainly, we want to wish you a Happy Fourth of July, and the country an amazing 250th birthday.
Overall pattern
A decent chunk of the Houston area saw precipitation on Thursday, especially areas along and east of I-45. Friendswood was the big winner, with some areas picking up in excess of 2 inches. Atmospheric moisture levels have dropped back a bit, and with no triggers we are going to move back into a pattern of isolated showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Expect chances to be about 10 percent daily, with our region on the periphery of a potent high pressure system located over the eastern United States.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
These will be mostly sunny days with high temperatures generally in the mid- to upper 90s across the Houston region. Only coastal areas will be a few degrees cooler. Rain chances, as noted above, are probably around 10 percent, with the slightest chance of a sea breeze shower. Winds will generally be light, only picking up a little bit during the afternoon hours, at 10 to 15 mph. Lows will generally fall into the upper 70s. If you’re in town from Canada for the World Cup match on Saturday, rest assured that the football stadium has extremely good air conditioning. Moroccans may feel a little more at home.
Early next week
We may see some slightly better rain chances to start next week, with perhaps a 20 percent or so likelihood on Monday and Tuesday. But the overall, prevailing pattern should remain more or less the same with hot days and mostly sunny skies.
Later next week
There’s probably not a whole lot of change later next week. Best case scenario is we end up in a pattern where sea breeze showers are possible (i.e 30 percent daily). Probably the likelihood of rain will be lower. Our high temperatures will continue to sizzle in the mid- to upper-90s, a few degrees above normal for this time of year.
