Houston, Texas – Hot, dry weather is set to break across South Texas as tropical moisture pushes into the region Friday, bringing the risk of heavy rainfall and scattered storms from Houston to Corpus Christi through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, a disturbance in the northern Gulf has a 10% chance of tropical development as it tracks westward toward the Texas coast. Rain chances will rise sharply beginning Friday, with southeast Texas cities like Houston, Galveston, and Bay City seeing precipitation probabilities spike to 60–70% by Saturday. This shift will offer some relief from heat index values topping 105°F, but could create localized flooding in low-lying areas and along coastal roads.
Drivers should plan for wet commutes, especially along I-45 and Highway 288, while emergency management officials urge residents to clear storm drains and prepare for potential street flooding. In Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley, downpours may be brief but intense, especially during peak heating hours…