Houston’s 4th of July forecast turning wet because of a pulse of energy in the atmosphere that matched with the ample moisture that continues to work its way from west to east across the state of Texas.
4th of July Forecast:
Expect showers mainly west of Houston from 9 to noon. By 1 pm storms begin to develop in Houston and continue through at least 6 pm. By sunset showers and storms move east, and SE Texas dries out just in time for firework shows.
Expect temperatures to still reach the low 90s before rain cools us to the 80s.
Saharan Dust is back!
Saharan dust continues to linger across SE Texas, but we’re seeing a bit of a break on Thursday. However, another stronger plume will be back for much of the holiday weekend forecast.
The dense plum keeps skies milky and drops air quality due to high levels of particulate matter that can lead to respiratory irritation.
Tracking the tropics:
In the tropics, all is quiet across the Gulf, with the leftovers of Barry still bringing some much needed rain to parts of south Texas.
We’re also watching a boundary just east of the Carolinas that has a 60% chance of development over the next seven days. Regardless, parts of South and North Carolina will likely see heavy rain for the next few days.
Remember, the Atlantic hurricane season lasts through November. Here in SE Texas, we see the tropical season peak in September, but we can see a storm anytime from now through the fall. Last year, Hurricane Beryl made landfall early in the morning on July 8th.
Make sure your family is prepared for whatever comes our way this hurricane season. You can check out our 2025 Hurricane and Flood Survival Guide here.
Your 10-Day Forecast:
Stormy pattern continues next week until heat takes over next week.
