Small rain chance Friday, higher storm chances Sunday
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A small chance for thunderstorms returns Friday, but by Sunday we've got a 70% chance of thunderstorms that could bring heavy rain and severe weather.
Temperatures Friday morning will likely stay above 70 degrees, feeling more like a late May or early June morning. It will stay mostly cloudy on Friday, but enough sun should come through to warm temperatures into the lower and middle 80s. There is a also a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms as some small disturbances move through the upper atmosphere.
If you manage to get any big breaks in the clouds, the sky won't look blue. Instead, it will look more hazy gray as smoke from the seasonal fires in Mexico thickens. The air quality index is expected to remain in the "moderate" range, meaning most people won't notice much of an impact on their health and breathing.
How does the weather for the weekend look right now?
At this time, we expect it to be a warm, humid, and breezy weekend with lows in the mid-70s and highs in the mid-80s. While Saturday should stay mostly dry, we are monitoring the possibility of some strong thunderstorms arriving Sunday as a powerful weather system blows out of the Rockies and into the Plains. These storms could bring heavy rain, and we cannot rule out severe weather at this time. For that reason, we are encouraging you to stay weather aware on Sunday, especially if you have outdoor plans. An ABC13 Weather Alert Day is possible.
Are there any more cool fronts coming ahead of summer?
We currently have no cool fronts in our 10-day forecast, but it's still possible we could get one or two in May before the summer heat settles in for the long haul.
HOUSTON RADAR MAPS:
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
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