Storms are increasing in Houston. Will repair crews soon have dry weather?

The Houston metro area experienced torrential rains Thursday as a stalled front and daytime warming worked in tandem to produce heavy rain and lightning.

We can expect more torrential rain by Saturday, which is not what people dealing with the damage from Hurricane Beryl, including those waiting for power to be restored, want to hear. The storms could set back rebuilding efforts.

So when will the rain stop?

The blocked boundary of a front will again concentrate thunderstorm potential near and south of Interstate 10 Friday afternoon. As we have seen the other days of the week, the risk of thunderstorms is most likely in the afternoon and early evening.

If you’re in The Woodlands, Conroe or Huntsville, your chances of rain are significantly lower. Near and south of I-10, your chances of rain will be 40 to 60 percent through Saturday. Closer to the coast, your chances of rain are higher as sea breezes will add to the instability in the atmosphere.

Heavy rain or widespread flooding is not expected, but showers could lead to brief, localized urban flooding. In Houston, we know what it’s like to experience heavy rain in areas that are typically prone to flooding. Turn around and seek alternate routes if you encounter street flooding. The good news is that by the end of the weekend, the chance of rain should diminish.

All weather forecasts point to a gradual warming trend by the middle of next week. Over the weekend, temperatures in Houston will reach between 91 and 94 degrees. That’s pretty close to what’s normal for mid-July.

A mid-level high pressure ridge will establish itself nearby during the coming week. That means our weekend of seasonably warm temperatures will turn into afternoon highs in the upper 90s by midweek. In addition to air temperatures, humidity-related heat index values ​​will almost certainly exceed 105 degrees for most locations.

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center expects the remainder of the month through July 24 to be warmer and wetter than average.

Rainfall could also be higher, especially in areas between San Antonio and Big Bend in Texas. This would be great news for areas currently experiencing drought conditions.