HOUSTON, TEXAS — Pre-summer conditions were arriving across Houston and Central Texas this weekend with the first 90 degree days of the season expected to develop Saturday and carry through into next week. The Day 5 maximum temperature forecast ending Tuesday April 28 showed widespread readings in the low to mid 90s across the region, with Houston forecast at 93 degrees, Austin at 94, San Antonio at 94, and The Woodlands leading at 94 degrees. Storm chances remained low but not zero, with a cold front possible later next week offering potential relief.
First 90 Degree Days of the Season Arriving This Weekend Across Houston and Central Texas
The pre-summer heat building across the region marked the arrival of the first legitimate shot at 90 degree temperatures for the season across Houston and Central Texas. The warmth was expected to develop Saturday and carry into the early part of next week, with the Day 5 maximum temperature map showing broad coverage of 91 to 94 degree readings across a wide swath of the region through Tuesday April 28.
The Woodlands and Columbus led the area forecast at 94 degrees, with Houston at 93, Austin at 94, San Antonio at 94, Round Rock at 93, Killeen at 93, and San Marcos at 93 all sitting within the upper range of the heat build.
Temperature Breakdown Across the Region — Mid 90s Inland, Cooler at the Coast
The temperature gradient from inland to coast was clearly visible on the forecast map. Inland communities bore the brunt of the heat with readings in the low to mid 90s, while coastal areas remained notably cooler. Galveston was forecast at just 83 degrees, Lake Jackson at 88, Corpus Christi at 84, and Beaumont at 91, providing some moderation for Gulf Coast communities compared to the intense inland heat.
Further north and east, Waco was forecast at 92, Lufkin at 92, Huntsville at 92, and Alexandria Louisiana at 93, extending the pre-summer heat well beyond just the immediate Houston metro.
Storm Chances Low But Not Zero — Cold Front Possible Late Next Week
Despite the building heat, storm chances remained low but not completely ruled out through the weekend and early next week period. For residents not yet ready for the arrival of summer-level temperatures, forecasters noted that a cold front later next week may offer some refreshing and more comfortable weather conditions across the Houston and Central Texas region. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest weather updates and detailed forecast coverage.
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