HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A stalled front is bringing fall-like weather to most of the country, but we’re stuck in a warm, soupy pattern with daily chances for showers and storms through the holiday weekend.
Today rain chances will peak in the afternoon as temperatures heat up into the low 90s. Any shower or storm that pops up could bring heavy rainfall that drops a quick 1-3″ of rain, and that’s enough to cause brief, minor street flooding. I have the overall rain coverage today at 60%.
What’s in store for the rest of Labor Day weekend?
More scattered downpours to dodge each afternoon! Rain chances are at 70% Sunday and 60% Labor Day. Any heavy thunderstorm has the potential to create localized street flooding. It won’t be a complete washout anywhere, but be prepared for your outdoor plans to possibly be interrupted by some heavy rain and lightning. Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors! The bonus to all the rain clouds and rain-cooled air? High temperatures in the upper 80s!
Is any cooler air on the way?
We’ll have to settle for dry air midweek behind a front arriving Tuesday. The dry air will push lows down toward 70 with highs just above 90. Another front coming down the Plains from Canada looks to make a bigger push southward and could potentially drop our lows in the 60s for the first full weekend of September.
What is happening in the tropics?
A tropical wave expected to move off the coast of Africa has a low potential for development, and we are seeing signs activity will pick up across the Atlantic basin by mid September. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.