Houston weather timeline: Rain chances through Saturday

For now, plan on rain nearly everywhere in the Houston area on Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center has put most of our viewing area in a 2/5 risk for heavy rain, strong winds, hail and the chance for isolated tornadoes.

Saturday will be FOX 26 Storm Alert Day

Saturday is a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day as the Houston-area will receive some heavy rain and frequent lightening. The FOX 26 viewing area is in a 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather.

Houston Weather: Windy weather on the way for Thursday, Friday

Tomorrow and Friday will bring winds from the south between 15-25 miles per hour with gusts near 30-40 mph, so "hold on to your hat". WIND ADVISORY will once again be in place 7am to 5pm Thursday. Also, be careful on the highways because high profile vehicles like 18 wheelers could be pushed by brief wind gusts, so give them plenty of room. Otherwise, you'll notice summer-like humidity and temperatures that will be close to record highs in the upper 80s.

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Houston weather: Humid winds return for Wednesday, records highs to move in

As an area of low pressure brings several rounds of severe storms to North Texas into the Midwest, it is pulling winds in off the Gulf for the Houston area. Wind speeds have increased to about 15 mph today and in the 15-25 mph range through Friday. With the winds blowing in from the south, humidity and temperatures will increase, so look for highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 70s. Gusts could approach 35 to 40 miles per hour closer to the coast Wednesday & a Wind Advisory is in place from 7 AM until 5 PM.

Houston weather: Storms possible Tuesday, warmup this week

As an area of low pressure brings several rounds of severe storms to North Texas into the Midwest, it is pulling winds in off the Gulf for the Houston area. Wind speeds have increased to about 15 mph today and in the 15-25 mph range through Friday. With the winds blowing in from the south, humidity and temperatures will increase, so look for highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 70s. Gusts could approach 35 to 40 miles per hour closer to the coast Wednesday & a Wind Advisory is in place from 7 AM until 5 PM.