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Houston Faces Heatwave Before Widespread Rain Arrives
29 Sep
Summary
- Houston braces for a hot Tuesday nearing 96 degrees, a daily record.
- Rain chances increase Wednesday and continue through the weekend.
- Localized flooding risk is possible Thursday and Friday.
Houston can expect a mostly dry Tuesday before increased chances of rain move into Southeast Texas. Afternoon showers or thunderstorms are possible, but most areas should remain dry, with highs reaching the lower to mid-90s, approaching the 96-degree record from 2011.
Rain becomes more widespread starting Wednesday and may continue through the weekend. While the exact location of heaviest rainfall is uncertain, some neighborhoods could receive an inch or more quickly. A heightened flood risk is anticipated for Thursday and Friday, with periods of heavy rainfall expected.
This rainfall is characterized as ebb and flow rather than a prolonged soaking. Scattered downpours might linger overnight, with the highest totals currently favored west of Interstate 45. A weak cold front late Friday or Saturday could slightly lower rain chances but won't bring significant cooling.
