Houston Area Storms and Weekend Forecast

A cold front pushed through Southeast Texas, bringing with it a line of storms. The storms were most active during the mid-morning to midday hours, affecting areas west of Houston like Austin, Washington, Waller, and Grimes counties first, and then impacting Harris County, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Liberty, and Galveston counties. The main threats included frequent lightning, brief but heavy downpours, and gusty winds. While the Storm Prediction Center placed the area under a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) for severe weather, the storms still packed enough energy to cause isolated power outages or minor damage. As the front moves south, high pressure will move in behind it, setting up a much nicer Saturday forecast across the Houston area. Overnight storms have been shifting south toward Laredo and San Antonio, with most activity near Brenham and Bastrop weakening. While some isolated showers could pop up near Columbus, El Campo, and Matagorda by lunchtime, most of the action stayed to the east by the afternoon.

Looking ahead, the weekend promises improved conditions with lower humidity and only a 20% chance of spotty afternoon showers. Highs will remain near 90°F (32°C). Next week, a more typical early summer pattern will set in—hot, humid, but quieter—with little organized rain expected for now. The hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, June 1st, but currently, no tropical activity is anticipated in the Atlantic due to Saharan dust suppressing storm formation.

The primary threats included frequent lightning, brief but heavy downpours, and gusty winds.

The weekend forecast includes lower humidity and a 20% chance of spotty afternoon showers, with highs near 90°F.

No tropical activity is expected in the Atlantic through early next week.

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