Todays weather in Houston Texas - Thursday - 21 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Houston Texas - Thursday - 21 May 2026 (00:00:25) Thursday Commute Risk (00:01:06) Power Outages and School Closures (00:01:37) Friday and Memorial Day Outlook (00:02:06) Houston Commute Takeaway Houston is bracing for a second consecutive storm system Thursday morning, and the uncertainty around its timing makes it the most important forecast detail of the day. Wednesday's round already dropped one to two inches across the city and up to five inches in coastal Brazoria County — streets are saturated and don't need much to flood.This episode covers everything you need before stepping out the door on Thursday. Another four to five inches of rain is possible from this second system alone, but exact timing won't lock in until roughly 24 hours out. That means real-time checks are essential — clear skies at departure are no guarantee they'll stay that way.Beyond rain totals, the storms have caused real infrastructure damage. Active power outages are reported across parts of the Houston area following Wednesday's severe weather. Two Alvin ISD schools sustained enough structural damage to remain closed for the rest of the school year. If your power is currently out, a third round of storms is still on the way.Friday brings that third system, targeting late morning into early afternoon. Three successive rounds of heavy rain on already-waterlogged ground creates a compounding flood risk across Southeast Texas through Memorial Day weekend. The one piece of mild good news: temperatures are sitting in the low-to-mid 80s — cooler than recent days.The bottom line for Thursday: check conditions in real time before you leave, build in extra commute time, and have a plan for a potential power outage. More updates as these systems come into focus.This episode includes AI-generated content.