The Houston metro area finds itself stuck between two weather patterns: a hot one and a wet one.
A weak cold front promises higher storm chances this weekend, but will it be enough to take the edge off the early-August heat? It’s possible, but it may come at the cost of dealing with localized pockets of flooding and gusty winds.
Let’s break down this weekend’s storm timeline so you know how to prepare.
Friday: Morning showers, afternoon storms
It wouldn’t hurt to leave for work or school a few minutes early on Friday. A scattering of mainly light showers are possible through 10 a.m. and could cause minor slowdowns, especially for commuters driving into Houston from east of Interstate 45 or south of Interstate 10.
As temperatures rise out of the 70s and climb into the 90s, more widespread storms are expected to develop in the afternoon. Forecast models suggest areas along the coast are most likely to see rain through 5 p.m., just as the region saw on Thursday. As a weak cold front slides into Central Texas by Friday afternoon, more storms are expected to blossom along the Interstate 35 corridor and move towards Houston during the early evening…