Houston residents, grab your umbrellas and brace for a soggy Friday. The National Weather Service forecasts showers mainly before 1 p.m, with the likelihood of rain at 80%. It's not only a wet end to the week but also a foggy one—patchy fog predicted between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. While rainfalls are expected between a tenth and quarter of an inch, temperatures stay mild with a high near 67 and a touch of southern zest with winds 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph.
But don't expect the rain gear to dry off just yet. There's about a 20 percent chance to quickly snuggle up against more showers between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Saturday morning. Be wary of fog once more, potentially obscuring roads between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Subsequent to midnight, anticipate a shift—an ushering in of cooler air as southern winds give way to their northern counterparts 10 to 15 mph with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. This change heralds a colder weekend, with Saturday's high planning to hover near 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
And while the skies proffer no severe lightning shows for the weekend—sighs of relief as the Storm Prediction Center rules out any "SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST"—caution remains the watchword. The maritime airmass and the possibility of weak thunderstorms to the east, as far as Florida, keep forecasters on their toes, noted in their summary of the convective outlook.
The National Weather Service's Houston branch posted on X on hazardous marine conditions imminent this weekend. Strong winds and increasing waves not only shape to challenge vessels in bays and the Gulf but also command respect from all those who wish to safely enjoy the water's edge.
Scattered to widespread rain showers today. A cold front pushes through late tonight, bringing chilly temps and increasing winds behind it.
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) February 16, 2024
Strong winds and building seas in the bays/Gulf will result in hazardous marine conditions this weekend. #HOUwx #GLSwx #BCSwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/qL75KXcYNH
As we march toward Washington's Birthday, however, the city stands to witness a quick rebound with Sunday bringing sun and a high near 58. Optimism in the air, the open sky continues through Monday, pushing temperatures upwards—a toastier high near 68. Looming further in the week is a promise of a balmy Tuesday, nudging near 77 degrees, providing Houstonians a teaser of Spring fervor to come.
