Houston weather today brings patchy fog clearing by mid-morning, then partly sunny skies with a high near 82°F—great news for anyone planning outdoor activities around the city.
That early morning fog should burn off before 9 AM CT, so if you’re heading to NRG Stadium for the Texans Club STM Draft Party or planning a morning jog around Hermann Park or Buffalo Bayou Park, wait until mid-morning for clearer conditions. Southeast winds will stay light to moderate at 5 to 15 mph with gusts around 20 mph, so secure any outdoor furniture covers or pop-up canopy tents if you’re setting up for tailgating or backyard hangouts.
With only a 13% chance of rain, today is ideal for getting outside. If you’re thinking golf, this is your day—temperatures in the low 80s beat the summer heat we’ll see by week’s end. The Houston weather forecast shows a gradual warming trend heading into the weekend, so today’s mild conditions won’t last long.
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low around 71°F and those same light southeast winds continuing. It’s comfortable sleeping-with-windows-open weather if you’re in the Montrose, Heights, or Midtown neighborhoods.
Friday outlook: Temperatures climb to 86°F with patchy morning fog again, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops in the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe weather along and north of I-10, with isolated to scattered storms possible during afternoon hours. A few storms could become strong to severe, with primary threats being damaging wind gusts and hail. Stay weather-aware and monitor the radar Friday afternoon.
If you’ve got tickets to the Houston Astros vs New York Yankees: First Bud Friday at Daikin Park on Friday, or the West Conf Qtrs: Lakers at Rockets Rd 1 Hm Gm 1 at Toyota Center that evening, both venues are indoors, so you’re covered. Still, if you’re tailgating before the games, grab Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support, and consider a pop-up canopy tent with weights to stay protected if afternoon storms pop up.
For tonight’s dinner, fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob—this is perfect grilling weather. Grab an instant-read meat thermometer and grill brush and scraper set to keep your setup in top shape. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Looking ahead: Saturday warms to 87°F, and Sunday pushes into the upper 80s. A cold front stalls out before reaching Southeast Texas around Monday, bringing daily rain chances through mid-next week. This isn’t a flood threat like we’ve seen in past springs, but keep an eye on the forecast as we move into the weekend.
Enjoy today’s mild conditions—they won’t stick around long!
