Houston Weather Radar
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Houston Live Weather Radar
Houston Hourly Weather Forecast
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Houston Weather Overview
Houston weather radar provides essential Doppler tracking for this Gulf Coast metro where weather shifts fast. The Houston weather radar network monitors incoming storms via Doppler technology across flat coastal plains. Houston averages 51.84 inches of precipitation yearly, and Doppler weather radar helps residents see exactly when rain will hit. Clay soils drain slowly, so Houston weather tracked by Doppler can turn streets into flood zones within an hour.
Hurricane tracking via Houston weather radar is critical during peak season. Hurricane Harvey stalled over the city in 2017, and Doppler radar tracked Harvey's rain bands as they dumped over 60 inches in four days, causing $125 billion in damage. Hurricane Ike brought a 15-to-20-foot storm surge in 2008. Tropical Storm Allison delivered nearly 40 inches of rain in 2001, flooding downtown Houston. Between hurricanes, Houston Doppler radar tracks spring supercells that produce hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes — Harris County averages four to five twisters per year.
Winter weather is typically mild, but arctic blasts can be extreme. The February 2021 freeze dropped Houston temperatures to 13°F and left millions without power. The National Weather Service Houston office (WFO HGX) provides Doppler radar coverage across the metro. Live Houston weather radar tracking helps residents time their commutes and outdoor activities around fast-changing weather patterns driven by Gulf moisture.
Houston Weather Risks & Safety
Hurricane & Tropical Storm Risk
Houston sits in the path of Atlantic and Gulf tropical systems. Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, peaking in August and September when warm sea surface temperatures fuel rapid intensification. On the radar, you can track the eye wall, rain bands, and embedded tornadoes as a storm approaches. If you live in Houston, keep your evacuation plan current and check the radar frequently once a tropical advisory is issued.
Flooding & Flash Flood Risk
Flash flooding is Houston's most persistent weather hazard. Slow-moving thunderstorms or tropical moisture can dump enough rain to overwhelm drainage systems within hours — especially in paved urban areas where water has nowhere to go. Check the radar to see where the heaviest rain is falling and which areas to avoid. The standing rule: turn around, don't drown. Never drive through flooded roads, even if they look shallow.
Severe Thunderstorm Risk
Severe thunderstorms roll through Houston regularly, especially spring through early fall. Expect damaging winds above 58 mph, large hail, and dangerous lightning. The radar shows you each storm cell's position, movement, and intensity — so you can tell if one is headed your way. When a thunderstorm warning drops for Houston, get indoors and away from windows until it passes.
Tornado Risk
Tornadoes hit Houston hardest in spring and early summer, when warm Gulf air slams into cooler northern fronts. Supercell thunderstorms can spin up EF2+ tornadoes with very little lead time. On radar, rotation signatures inside storm cells give you a few critical minutes to reach shelter. Houston averages several tornado warnings per year — know where your safe room or interior closet is before you need it.
How to Use Houston Weather Radar
Check Current Houston Weather
Look at the weather status bar at the top of the page for real-time Houston temperature, humidity, and wind data. During hurricane season, high humidity and rising Gulf winds are early signals that a tropical system may be approaching the Texas coast.
Watch the Houston Doppler Radar Map
The radar map tracks precipitation moving across Greater Houston and the upper Texas Gulf Coast. Play the animation to see storm cells, tropical rain bands, or flood-producing clusters — and whether they're headed toward your neighborhood or stalling overhead.
Review the Houston Weather Forecast
Scroll to the hourly and 7-day forecast for Houston. Watch for tropical storm alerts during June through November and flash flood risks year-round. Houston's afternoon thunderstorms build fast off Gulf moisture — the hourly breakdown shows exactly when rain is expected to hit.
Decide and Act
Heavy rain stalling over Houston? Avoid low-lying roads and bayou crossings. Hurricane rain bands on radar? Follow your evacuation plan. Clear skies with no Gulf moisture streaming in? You're good to go. Bookmark this page — Houston weather shifts fast in every season.
Who Benefits from Houston Weather Radar
Commuters & Drivers
Houston commuters on I-10, I-45, I-610, and the Katy Freeway know that a single heavy downpour can flood underpasses and shut down US-290 in minutes. Check the radar before your commute — see exactly where flash flooding and stalled storm cells are blocking Houston highways.
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Runners at Memorial Park, paddlers on Buffalo Bayou, families at Hermann Park, and cyclists on Terry Hershey Trail — check the hourly forecast before heading out. Houston's Gulf moisture fuels sudden afternoon thunderstorms, and the radar shows them building 20 to 30 minutes before they hit.
Event Planners & Families
Planning an outdoor event at Minute Maid Park, an NRG Stadium tailgate, a game at Toyota Center, or a festival at Discovery Green? The 7-day forecast helps pick the driest window. On game day, the radar shows exactly when rain bands will cross downtown Houston.
Outdoor Workers
Energy Corridor crews, Texas Medical Center staff, Ship Channel operators, and Port of Houston teams all depend on weather timing. Check the radar before scheduling outdoor work — Houston's tropical downpours and lightning bring Gulf Coast hazards with very little lead time year-round.