As America celebrated its Independence Day on the Fourth of July, hot and sunny weather dominated Houston, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s. However, the holiday was not without its weather concerns, as the movement of Hurricane Beryl into the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend raised the chances of rain in the coming days.

Forecasters predict that the system will track south of Houston, sparing the city from any major impacts apart from increased rainfall. High pressure will continue to dominate the region for the next couple of days, resulting in mostly sunny skies and scorching temperatures.

While Houstonians enjoyed the fireworks display in the evening, temperatures remained in the upper 80s. Overnight lows were expected to hover around 80 degrees, making for humid conditions throughout the night.

The weekend outlook is influenced by the trajectory of Hurricane Beryl. Saturday is expected to be partly sunny, with a 50 percent chance of light to moderate rainfall. Inland areas still have the potential to experience temperatures in the mid- to upper-90s. Sunday will bring partly to mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low- to mid-90s, accompanied by another healthy chance of rain.

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl, along with tropical moisture from another disturbance, will likely bring mostly cloudy skies and lower temperatures for much of next week. Daytime highs are projected to range from the upper-80s to lower-90s. Each day will carry a medium to high chance of rain, with the possibility of tropical downpours.

While a definitive forecast regarding rainfall accumulations is not yet possible, initial estimates suggest that the area could receive around 2 to 4 inches of rain throughout next week. However, it is important to note that these estimates are subject to change as the situation evolves.

As of 7 am CT, Hurricane Beryl is weakening due to moderate wind shear, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. It is expected to reach the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday before entering the Gulf of Mexico as a weak to moderately strong tropical storm. Over the next two days, it will have the opportunity to strengthen amidst warm seas, albeit with some wind shear.

Various models indicate that a strong tropical storm or Category 1 hurricane could make landfall along the western Gulf coast by Sunday night. The most probable landfall position remains within 50 or 100 miles south of the Texas-Mexico border. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding the storm's track four days in advance, other potential landfall locations include South Padre Island or further south near Tampico.

For Houston, the primary concern will be the increased likelihood of rain. The city should prepare for higher precipitation chances. More information on potential impacts to Mexico and Southern Texas can be found at The Eyewall's latest updates.

Meteorologists will continue to monitor the situation closely, updating the public promptly if any significant changes occur. Until then, stay informed and stay safe.