HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The weekend won’t be a complete washout, but some of your weekend plans are in jeopardy of being impacted by showers and thunderstorms blowing in with a Pacific cool front.
Saturday morning starts off cloudy and mild with lows only around 60. High temperatures will get close to 80 before the cool front blows in during the evening.
There will be enough moisture around in the morning for a few showers, but the rain chance really climbs Saturday night as the front slowly pushes through Southeast Texas. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected Saturday night, and some showers will linger into Sunday morning. By Sunday afternoon the rain will be gone and it will feel noticeably cooler again.
When can we expect the highest chance for thunderstorms?
The highest chance for thunderstorms in Southeast Texas looks to occur from Saturday evening to Sunday morning. The cold front and thunderstorms will reach our northern counties by 6 p.m. Thunderstorms chances will climb in Houston from 6 p.m. to midnight, and those chances will peak in our coastal counties between midnight and 3 a.m.
How much rain could we get, and could any storms turn severe?
One to two inches of rain will be common, but totals could exceed 3″ 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 breeze should warm temperatures to near 70 in the afternoon. Stay tuned for any changes in the days ahead.
