Meteorologist Chita Craft is tracking heavy rain in the Houston area today. Author: khou.com . Published: 7:32 AM CDT May 1, 2026

Wednesday will be another hot and humid day with highs reaching into the 90s. There will be the possibility of storms and rain later in the evening.

Expect plenty of sunshine and much lower humidity, which will mean near perfect weather for your outdoor plans. Cooler, drier air settles in for the weekend with highs in the 70s and morning lows in the 50s.

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May's first Friday evening commute could get messy as another round of heavy rain and hail moves through Houston. Forecasters say a final wave of showers and thunderstorms is expected to push west to east across the metro area between roughly 3 and 5 p.

It's going to be another hot and humid day in the Houston-area on Tuesday. However, we're expecting to see some rain later on this week.

In heavy downpours, Houston’s drainage systems can struggle to keep pace, and water levels can rise faster than drivers realize. Mason says patience after a storm can make a significant difference in safety.