Todays weather in Houston Texas · 17 May 2026 · 2 min

Todays weather in Houston Texas - Sunday - 17 May 2026

Houston's heat index climbs near triple digits this weekend as Gulf moisture surges — critical info if you're heading to the Pasadena Strawberry Festival, Astros game, or Jeep Weekend on Bolivar Peninsula. Get the full weekend forecast plus a look at Monday's storm pattern and mid-week cool-down.

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Todays weather in Houston Texas - Sunday - 17 May 2026

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Houston Heat Index This Weekend

Houston. It's a scorcher this weekend, and if you've got outdoor plans, the heat index is your number to watch, not the air temperature.

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Humidity Surges Sunday

Saturday is hot. Sunday gets muggier.

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High Rip Current Risk Coastal Areas

Here's something that deserves real attention if you're heading to the coast. Rip current risk is high this weekend.

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Rain Pattern Arrives Monday

The good news, and there is some, is that this heat doesn't run unchecked all week. A real pattern shift arrives Monday.

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Temperature Relief Mid-Week

That wetter pattern also brings cooler air. Highs drop from near ninety down to the low eighties by mid-to-late next week.

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Weekend Practical Takeaways

Houston. Hot, humid, and a little hazardous if you're not prepared.

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