Houston weather: Dry, warm weather continues until midweek rain chances

Houston weather: Warm weather continues; higher rain chances midweek

Our afternoon temperatures will stay above average by about 5-7 degrees through at least Tuesday. Meanwhile, FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson is also watching the severe weather chances for the Midwest on Monday.

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Warming trend kicks in

Average highs for this time of the year are in the low 80s, but our actual afternoon temperatures will stay above average by about 5-7 degrees through at least Tuesday. Very low rain chances are expected.

Tax-free weekend

Texas tax-free weekend for emergency supplies

The 2025 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday will take place from Saturday, April 26 through Monday, April 28. FOX 26's Remeisha Shade explains what items are tax-exempt for the weekend and what items you should have for the hurricane season.

Take a few minutes to check out your hurricane kit. If you need some new items or need to restock, this weekend is your time to do so. 

It is tax-free storm prep weekend where you won’t be taxed on certain items that you need for your hurricane kit. It is a great way to get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. 

The holiday runs through Monday.

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Rain chances midweek

Overall rain chances this weekend and early next week are on the low end. 

We could be seeing showers and thunderstorms rise across the region next Wednesday evening and into Thursday. As we get closer, we will have a better idea of timing and intensity.

Midwest severe weather outbreak Monday 

Millions of people in cities like Minneapolis and Des Moines, Iowa, are being urged to prepare for the potentially life-threatening severe weather outbreak, which is expected to begin Monday afternoon and continue well into Monday night. Conditions will be favorable for the development of very large hail, damaging wind gusts and strong tornadoes.