Todays weather in Houston Texas - Tuesday - 02 June 2026

Houston is waking up to 91 degrees and a heat index climbing as high as 101 — and that's before the first round of thunderstorms rolls through this morning. Today's briefing breaks down exactly what to expect hour by hour, so you're not caught off guard on the commute or at lunch.The day runs in two acts: showers and storms arrive early, ease around midday, then return for a second round in the afternoon. Wind is light out of the east at zero to ten miles per hour — not enough to offer any relief from the heat. With a 41% precipitation chance, conditions aren't a certainty, but they're too likely to ignore.For commuters, wet roads are a real possibility this morning. Keep a change of clothes handy, dress in light breathable layers, and bring an umbrella. The heat index of 101 is the number that actually matters today — that's what it feels like standing outside, not the 91° air temperature.Overnight, the storm chance carries through until as late as 4 a.m., with lows settling near 74°F. Overnight rainfall could bring between a quarter and half an inch — the more meaningful rain of the day. Looking ahead, Thursday's rain chance jumps to 72%, and Saturday pushes into the high 60s for precipitation likelihood. This is not a week to assume any day is automatically dry.Drink water. Grab the umbrella. And don't let a sunny patch between storms convince you the day is done.This episode includes AI-generated content.