A quiet start to Memorial Day in Houston will give way to stormy skies by the afternoon. The National Weather Service forecasts strong winds, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms that may continue through the week.
Houston has had a few dry days, but the weather is about to get wild just in time for Memorial Day. The National Weather Service says there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., and the chance of bad weather and heavy rain increases as the day goes on.
Monday afternoon will bring humid and unpredictable weather because of strong south winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. According to CW39, storms are more likely in the evening, with a 50% chance of thunderstorms, mainly between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., and another round of storms could happen overnight.
Most of the Houston metro area only has a "Marginal Risk" of bad weather. However, places north of the Lake Somerville–to–Livingston line are at a higher risk for severe weather, such as hail and strong winds. Some streets in the Piney Woods area may also occasionally flood, especially in places with inadequate drainage.
CW39 meteorologists warned, "Another round of storms arrives overnight." They also said coastal areas may be affected as the weather system moves south.
After the break, the pattern is still not clear. Forecasters say there is a 40% chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday and that it will rain most of the week.
People are being asked to pay attention to the weather, bring umbrellas, and monitor neighborhood alerts over the holiday and the next few days. The change means that Southeast Texas could have a wet start to summer.
