Todays weather in Houston Texas - Thursday - 11 June 2026

Thursday in Houston opens at 92 degrees with a heat index pushing 102 — and that gap between air temperature and feels-like temperature is the story of the day. The National Weather Service is flagging a slight chance of early showers, with the main storm window shifting to the afternoon, roughly between 2 and 5 PM. Rain probability sits at just 16 percent, so the odds favor staying dry, but isolated thunderstorms can develop quickly in this kind of heat and humidity.South winds are running 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25, though at Houston's current humidity level that warm breeze offers little real relief. Morning commuters are in good shape. Afternoon commuters heading out between 2 and 5 PM should pad their travel time and keep an eye on radar.Dress light today — breathable fabrics, sunglasses, and extra water if you're spending any time outdoors around midday. The heat index does not negotiate.Tonight settles to around 79 degrees, partly cloudy, winds shifting southeast. Warm, not cool.Looking ahead: Friday and Saturday stay near 92 to 93 degrees with mostly sunny skies and slim storm chances. Sunday is the change — a 64 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, a trend that builds into Monday at 80 percent. Worth keeping in mind for any outdoor weekend plans.Short version: grab water, not an umbrella, and watch for a pop-up storm this afternoon just in case.This episode includes AI-generated content.