Houston rolled out of bed into a wall of humidity Wednesday, with mostly clear skies and temperatures hovering near 75°F at local observing sites. Dew points were stuck in the low 70s, so the air felt sticky well before an approaching front is set to spread showers into the metro later in the day.
Afternoon Storms Possible
Showers and a few thunderstorms are on the table from late morning into the afternoon, with highs forecast to reach around 85°F and south winds in the 5 to 10 mph range. The rain chance sits near 40%, and any storms that pop up could drop brief heavy downpours that slick up low-lying streets and cut down visibility.
Where Severe Threat Is Greatest
The National Weather Service notes a conditional risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, mainly along and north of the Highway 105 corridor. Forecasters say large hail and damaging straight-line winds are possible, with a small but non-zero…..