Houston rolled out of bed under a cloudy, muggy sky Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near 75°F and dew points stuck in the low 70s, so it already feels like walking into a steam room. The sun should poke through at times this afternoon, but highs are still expected to top out near 89°F. After 1 p.m. there is about a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Most activity will be scattered, but any stronger storm could briefly dump heavy rain or kick up gusty winds, so it is worth building a little extra time into the afternoon commute.
Afternoon Storms: Where The Risk Is Highest
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to fire up from late morning into the afternoon, with the best coverage north of I-10 and across inland neighborhoods. The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston notes that strong wind shear and plenty of moisture could let a few storms produce hail and damaging wind gusts, and training cells could trigger pockets of localized flash flooding…..