HOUSTON – Severe thunderstorms rolled into the Houston metro early Monday morning, and conditions are going to get a little worse, as is traffic.
Today’s Forecast:
The timing for the metro was set between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., causing a messy morning commute. Once these storms move out by about 10 a.m., conditions are going to start to heat up by the heat of the day, by about 96 degrees.
LIVE RADAR: Severe thunderstorms bringing hail threats, damaging winds through Houston area Monday
Our current record is 97, so we are definitely flirting with that record high temperature factor in the humidity, and we’re going to be feeling up to 106 degrees here in Houston. So please make sure you stay safe out there, stay hydrated, and have the radar handy.
Check out the current radar below:
Not only is there a threat on your way to work, but there is also a threat on your way home.
The second chance for showers and storms happens after 5 p .m.
There will be some dry time throughout the day, which could help temperatures stay in the upper 90s with feels-like temperatures in the triple digits.
Stay safe with these tips:
- Hydrate constantly. Carry water and drink regularly.
- Beat the heat. Shift outdoor activities to before 10 AM or after 6 PM.
- Dress smart. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors.
Rainy Pattern:
Expect daily showers and storms possible as a cold front stalls over SE Texas. Over the next three days, rain totals range from 1 to 2 inches, but over the next 7 days, some areas may pick up 5 inches of rain.
Tracking The Tropics
- Tropical Atlantic: No tropical cyclone activity expected in the next 7 days, as there are plenty of plumes of Saharan dust. It will bring a hazy look to our weekend forecast
- Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Barbara, located a few hundred miles south of Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec, has sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving at 12 mph. We’re also watching tropical depression and an area of low pressure near Barbara.
10 Day Forecast:
Next week temperatures return to closer to average as rain chances help decrease heat. Thankfully, Father’s Day doesn’t look like a washout.
