More sunshine expected Wednesday, rain chances return Easter weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A strong Gulf breeze will kick in over the next few days bringing warm and humid weather along with a chance for rain Easter weekend.

We expect more sunshine over Houston than what was observed Tuesday, and that should push highs into the mid 80s as the Gulf breeze returns. That strengthening Gulf breeze will be powered by an upper-level storm system approaching Texas for Easter weekend.

What's the forecast for Easter weekend?

We'll be keeping a watchful eye on that upper-level Pacific storm as it moves through the Rockies and into the southern Plains. As it approaches, a strong Gulf breeze will increase the humidity, temperatures, and cloud cover. We expect lows in the low 70s and highs in the mid-to-upper 80s both days this weekend. It now looks like this upper-level storm will push a cool front through Tuesday Easter weekend, possibly reaching Houston on Easter Sunday. For that reason, we have increased our Easter Sunday rain chance to 40%. It's still too soon to time out those rain chances, but if you have outdoor plans for something like an Easter egg hunt, it might be good idea to have an indoor option just in case. If you are traveling to North Texas or Oklahoma for Easter weekend, then you will be in the main storm track and could even get severe weather. Here in Houston we are primarily expecting a chance for showers.

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