Houston residents are bracing for a blustery Tuesday with a wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m. due to the possibility of gusts topping a strong 40 mph. According to the Houston Chronicle, locals should be wary of any unsecured items like trash cans which could easily be displaced by the winds. Morning temperatures combined with northwest winds are expected to feel as low as 32 degrees, creating chilly wind chills throughout the day.
The current conditions follow Monday's strong cold front which has led to sustained winds hitting speeds between 30 to 35 mph across Southeast Texas. The National Weather Service confirms the chill, with the forecast high for Tuesday barely reaching 52, a stark contrast to the area's usual January warmth. Gardeners should take note, that actual temperatures are to barely dip to around 40 degrees in the early morning, with highs only climbing back up to the fifties.
Relief from the gusty conditions is expected come Wednesday. Houston's weather forecast suggests that a less windy Wednesday will see temperatures as low as the mid-30s in the morning, possible frost north of Houston, and a rebound to the upper 60s by the afternoon. Onshore winds from the Gulf are to help take the edge off the persisting January chill.
As for the end of the week, more storms may be on the horizon. "The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, which specializes in severe storm forecasts, places much of Southeast Texas at risk for strong storms Thursday into Friday," reported the Houston Chronicle. Residents should monitor updates as details on the timing and severity of the storms to become clearer in the next couple of days.
However, for now, there is no expectation of severe thunderstorm areas according to the NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK. Thunderstorm risk across the United States seems negligible for the most part, save for some lightning possible in parts of the Northwest. Houston's immediate concern is to continue dealing with the leftovers of the cold front that has stirred up the robust gales this week.
