Houston residents looking forward to a sunny break this weekend can expect precisely that—clear blue skies and mild temperatures. This weather sets the stage perfectly for college football enthusiasts arriving in the city for the upcoming national championship showdown. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast promises areas of fog before sweeping away to yield mostly sunny conditions with a tranquil high near 61.
The tranquil atmosphere of this Saturday evening, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures to approximately 44 degrees, conceals the subtle murmur of impending change. By Monday, storms could interfere, the Houston Chronicle reports. As night falls on Sunday, a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight previews what's to come.
While the weekend reprieve may coax Houstonians outdoors with Sunday's similarly sunny offering and highs nearly reaching 59. The serene northeast breeze on Sunday—a precursor to a robust southeastern wind come nightfall, which the National Weather Service suggests could gust up to 30 mph.
Sunday's severe weather threat was deemed negligible by the Storm Prediction Center. Even the arrival of Monday's turbulent winds, reaching a potential howling speed of 35 mph, presents the ominous possibility of a 100% chance of precipitation. The forecast grimly predicts showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
Following Monday's heavy rainfall, the aftermath appears quite formidable. As Tuesday's sunlight graces Houston, the city will experience the sunny yet breezy aftermath, preparing for a significant drop in temperature. The chilly, indifferent gusts of northwest winds are poised to sweep through, plunging the mercury to a brisk 38 degrees as night falls, leading to an even cooler Wednesday.
The Houston Chronicle warns of Monday's "soggy day at times" with the unwelcome early week guest clearing out later that evening. The tradeoff—true to Texan form—will be a stiffer, colder wind commanding a descent into chillier climes by Tuesday, setting a stark and blustery stage for midweek.
