Although storms could force your weekend plans indoors Saturday near and north of Houston, the weather pattern is about to turn hotter by next week.

HOUSTON — A tropical wave currently churning in the Gulf is racing towards the U.S -Mexico border and will bring scattered rain chances to southeast Texas. The National Hurricane Center is giving this system a 40% chance of development within the next two days.

Houston forecast includes sun, scattered storms, and low flood risk this weekend, with high heat indices. Hurricane Erin, now a Category 4, is not expected to hit land but can affect nearby regions.

A tropical disturbance destined for the Gulf of Mexico isn't expected to become Fernand, but it is likely to bring more downpours to the Houston area.

HOUSTON — Hurricane Erin has strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season and is expected to pass near or just north of the northern Leeward Islands this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The center of a tropical disturbance that flared up in the Gulf began to move across land on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of northeastern Mexico and South Texas.

Houston is forecasted to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with a 50% chance of precipitation and high heat index values. Flood risk and scattered storms are expected to continue into next week.

Every day we will see coastal showers to start, but by the afternoon commute you can see a few thunderstorms further inland. These showers will be brief but heavy dropping anywhere from half an inch to two inches.

More than a year after Hurricane Beryl and the derecho left lasting damage across the city, Houston leaders have approved a massive recovery package.