Todays weather in Houston Texas - Friday - 22 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Houston Texas - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:30) This Afternoon And Tonight (00:00:59) Saturday Storm Buildup (00:01:25) Sunday Through Memorial Day (00:01:57) Practical Takeaways Houston is under a Flood Watch that runs through Sunday evening, and this weekend's weather is the reason why. Today's Houston weather forecast shows current conditions at 87°F with a 37% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, light southerly winds around 5 mph, and that classic sticky Gulf humidity. Warm, unsettled, and worth watching.For today's afternoon commute, skip the light layer and grab an umbrella or rain jacket — storms can develop quickly. Tonight stays warm near 74°F with a 31% storm chance and mostly cloudy skies.Saturday is where things escalate. A 75% precipitation chance brings 1–2 inches of possible rainfall, making outdoor plans a gamble worth reconsidering. Sunday peaks at 84% storm probability with a high near 80°F — the heaviest rain load of the weekend, and the reason the Flood Watch doesn't expire until 7 PM Sunday evening.Memorial Day offers a slight reprieve at 51% storm chance and a high near 85°F — still unsettled, but noticeably calmer than the weekend ahead.Practical takeaways: avoid low-lying roads after heavy rain, give yourself extra commute time today, and treat any outdoor plans this weekend as weather-dependent. Houston flood waters move faster than they look. Stay dry, stay aware, and check back daily for your Houston weather update.This podcast was built using AI technology. A YesWee production.This episode includes AI-generated content.