HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you liked the weather Thursday, you’re going to love the forecast for Friday! Make sure you enjoy it because the weekend will bring quick weather changes as a cold front brings a round of thunderstorms back to Southeast Texas.
Patchy fog is likely to develop overnight, especially west of I-45. It could get dense in spots as temperatures drop into the mid 40s. Once the fog burns off, temperatures will rapidly climb into the upper 70s for highs during the afternoon.
Friday evening’s weather looks great for any outdoor plans.
What kind of weather changes are coming this weekend?
Saturday will start significantly warmer ahead of the approaching cold front. Lows will only dip to around 60 with highs back near 80. The cold front will blow through Saturday night bringing cooler temperatures and drier air for Sunday. Lows will start around 50 with highs near the seasonal average in the mid 60s.
When can we expect the highest chance for thunderstorms?
At this time the highest chance for thunderstorms in Southeast Texas looks to occur Saturday evening from about 6 p.m. until closer to midnight Sunday. The cold front and thunderstorms will reach our northern counties early in that window, Houston in the middle of that window (9 p.m. give or a take an hour), and the coastal counties near the end of that window.
How much rain could we get, and could any storms turn severe?
An inch of rain will be common, but totals could exceed 2″ in spots leading to some street flooding. Severe weather is not anticipated at this time.
What’s the early outlook for weather during the Chevron Houston Marathon?
It’s still really early to have high confidence in the forecast, but it could be a runner’s delight! For now the weather looks to be rain-free with a cool start to the race. Temperatures the morning of the marathon are expected to bottom out in the low 40s. Sunshine and a gentle south breeze should warm temperatures into the 70s during the afternoon. Stay tuned for any changes in the days ahead.
