Houston, Texas — A slow-moving front and tropical moisture are bringing multiple rounds of rain across Southeast Texas through Sunday, with Houston facing a 60% chance of rain Saturday and coastal counties seeing an 80% chance. Some areas could see heavier downpours and isolated street flooding, while coastal locations may receive 1–3 inches of rain before drier air arrives Sunday.
The Brief
- Houston and other parts of Southeast Texas are seeing scattered rain as tropical moisture meets a slow-moving front moving across the region through Sunday.
- Houston has a 60% chance of rain Saturday, while coastal counties have an 80% chance, with isolated street flooding possible in areas that receive heavier downpours.
- Rain chances are expected to fall to 40% Sunday as drier air moves in, while coastal areas could receive 1–3 inches of rain.
Houston Texas Rain Forecast
What we know:
A slow-moving front is moving across Southeast Texas, bringing several rounds of rain as tropical moisture spreads into the region. The system began moving from the Hill Country and is expected to reach offshore areas Sunday.
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Houston has a 60% chance of rain Saturday, while the chance rises to 80% in coastal counties. Some of the heavier downpours could cause isolated street flooding, especially where storms develop.
Rainfall amounts will vary by location. Coastal areas could receive between 1 and 3 inches, while totals farther inland are expected to be lower. Some storms could also develop farther inland, making the rainfall pattern less certain.
By Sunday, drier air moving in from the north is expected to lower rain chances to 40%, with the best chances remaining near the coast. After the front and moisture move out early next week, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s during the day and fall into the mid-to-upper 60s at night.
Rain Across Southeast Texas
Dig deeper: Rain is spreading across Southeast Texas as tropical moisture combines with a slow-moving front. The rain will not be the same everywhere, with coastal areas expected to have the highest rainfall totals.
Saturday brings a 60% rain chance for the Houston area and an 80% chance for coastal counties. Some locations could see heavy downpours that may lead to isolated street flooding.
Coastal areas could receive 1–3 inches of rain, while rainfall totals farther inland are expected to be lower. By Sunday, drier air moving in from the north is expected to reduce rain chances to 40%, with the best chance remaining along the coast.
Tropical Weather Ahead | Houston Texas Rain Forecast
The Atlantic has one area to watch, while the Pacific remains active with two systems being monitored. None of these systems currently pose a threat to Texas. The tropical activity is being tracked as Southeast Texas continues to see rain from tropical moisture and a slow-moving front.Houston Texas Rain Forecast: Heavy Downpours Expected Through Sunday
