Todays weather in Houston Texas - Friday - 12 June 2026

Houston is starting Friday at a blistering 94°F with a heat index that could climb to 109°F — and that's the number you need to plan around today. A 20% precipitation chance lingers from mid-morning through mid-afternoon, but it's slim enough that you shouldn't cancel outdoor plans. The southeast wind is light at 5–10 mph, and tonight cools to around 78°F with mostly cloudy skies and just an 8% rain chance.Dress in breathable, light-coloured fabrics. If you have outdoor physical activity planned, move it to early morning or the evening. Carry water and take the heat index seriously — 109°F is not a number to negotiate with.Saturday brings genuine relief: mostly sunny skies, a high near 94°F again, but a noticeably lower heat index. Enjoy the window, because Sunday changes everything. A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms rolls in Sunday and carries straight through the week. Monday sits at 86% — a near-certain rain day. Tuesday isn't far behind.This is a sustained multi-day storm stretch, not a one-day event. If you have outdoor plans next week, start building contingency plans now. Monday in particular deserves a backup.Today's bottom line: stay hydrated, respect the heat index, and savour Saturday before the storms take over. Under 3 minutes of practical, no-filler Houston weather — every day.This episode includes AI-generated content.