Houston is expecting scattered showers and thunderstorms today with a high near 80°F, and some spots could see locally heavy rainfall that may cause minor street flooding, especially in low-lying areas across the bayou city.
Here’s what’s happening: A midlevel ridge is moving over Southeast Texas this morning, which normally would dry us out. But embedded weather systems and afternoon heating are still kicking up scattered storms—think of it like a leaky faucet even when you’ve mostly turned it off. Light, sporadic showers will start early (before 11 AM CT), then increase in coverage as the day heats up. Between 1 PM and 3 PM CT, showers and thunderstorms become likely, with the strongest cells capable of producing heavy downpours.
The National Weather Service has placed parts of Southeast Texas under a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall, which means disorganized but potentially intense storms. Most areas will see around an inch or less, but isolated pockets—particularly along the I-10 corridor from Houston westward—could pick up 3 to 5 inches. Urban areas like downtown Houston, the Medical Center, and the Galleria district are most vulnerable to ponding on roadways. If you’re planning to head to NASA’s Johnson Space Center or exploring Buffalo Bayou Park, give yourself extra time and watch for standing water on roads.
Storms should taper off by early evening (around 7 PM CT), leaving partly cloudy skies overnight with temperatures dropping to around 69°F.
What to bring: A compact travel umbrella is essential—toss one in your car or bag. If you’re heading out for the Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour with very special guest Zach Williams at Golden 1 Center on Thursday evening, you’ll be in the clear, but grab a Third Day hoodie or Third Day hat to stay comfortable between sets. For Thursday’s outdoor plans, a packable rain jacket will keep you dry without the bulk.
Gameday note: No Astros or Texans home games this week, so focus on staying dry!
Your Wednesday dinner: This is perfect slow cooker chili weather. Set it up this morning before the storms roll in, and you’ll have comfort food waiting when you get home. A hearty beef stew or big pot of soup works beautifully too. Did you know you can order groceries on Amazon? Get everything you need for tonight’s dinner delivered straight to your door.
Looking ahead: Thursday warms to 83°F with lower rain chances—much better for outdoor activities. Temperatures climb into the upper 80s by Friday and the weekend, with only scattered storm chances. Keep an eye on the forecast through the weekend, as we can’t rule out some stronger storms, but overall conditions look more favorable for getting outside.
For the latest Houston weather forecast, check back throughout the day as our local meteorologists update timing and rainfall amounts.
