A broad storm front will sweep across southern Texas Sunday, bringing scattered showers to Houston and heavier rain farther west.
Key points
- Houston faces a 30‑50 % chance of rain Sunday, with the highest likelihood west of I‑45 in the late afternoon and evening.
- Central and South Texas, west of a line from College Station to Bay City, are expected to receive the heaviest rain, with at least half an inch possible.
- Wet conditions are likely to continue through November, according to the Climate Prediction Center.
The Weather Prediction Center says a large storm system will enter Texas on Sunday, spreading rain and thunderstorms across the southern half of the state.
In the Houston area, skies will be overcast from early morning with light showers possible. The National Weather Service notes a 30 % to 50 % chance of rain in the afternoon, especially west of Interstate 45, with northeast winds of 5‑10 mph and lows in the low‑60s.
Storm system moves into Texas Sunday
Rain chances rise through the late afternoon and evening as scattered showers drift eastward, and high temperatures are expected to reach near 70 °F. A radar simulation from the GFS model shows a possible band of precipitation around 9 a.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service indicates the heaviest rainfall will fall west and south of Houston, across Central and South Texas, where at least a half‑inch of rain is likely. Totals are projected to be higher from Sunday through Tuesday in those areas.
Timing and chances for Houston
Cloudy conditions will linger into early next week with low rain probabilities through Wednesday. By Thursday, sunshine should return and temperatures will settle near early‑November averages—mid‑50s in the morning and mid‑70s in the afternoon.
Houston has recorded just under an inch of rain this month, bringing the city ahead of its typical November pace, though the year‑to‑date total of 37.7 inches remains about 7 inches below normal. The Climate Prediction Center’s outlook suggests wet weather could persist through the rest of November.
Reader questions
When is rain most likely to occur in Houston on Sunday?
Rain chances increase during the late afternoon and evening, with the highest probability after 3 p.m.
How much rain could Houston see?
The city has a 30‑50 % chance of rain, while areas west of Houston could see half an inch or more.
What temperatures are expected on Sunday?
Morning lows are forecast at 58‑63 °F and afternoon highs near the upper 60s to low 70s.
Source: yahoo.com
