Houstonians can start shedding their winter coats as the city enters a stretch of sunshine and rises in temperature. The weather forecast for Houston, according to National Weather Service, indicates a high of 63 degrees for Washington's Birthday, with a light south wind picking up in the afternoon.
As the evening rolls in, residents should look out for "patchy fog after 5 am," but apart from that, clear skies are expected, bringing the low to around 48. In the following days, temperatures are predicted to climb, with Tuesday seeing a high near 73 and a mostly sunny outlook. The upward swing continues through the week, with Thursday potentially tipping the scales at an agreeable 80 degrees.
No tropical storms or severe thunderstorms are on the horizon either, providing further relief to the area. The Storm Prediction Center notes that "no severe thunderstorm areas forecast" are expected on Tuesday, indicating an anticipated calmness in weather patterns for the central and eastern states.
Indeed, the return of the sun has been welcomed by the city's residents, with NWS Houston posted the good news: "Today marks the beginning of a gradual warming trend." This shift from the recent colder days is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, with the tweet further detailing how "beautiful weather" replaces yesterday's cooler highs in the 50s with a more comfortable range in the 60s, and shortly afterwards, "push those highs into the 70s!"
Who loves beautiful weather?
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) February 19, 2024
Despite the cold start, today marks the beginning of a gradual warming trend. We keep the sunshine but replace yesterday's highs in the 50s with today's 60s. Tomorrow, we push those highs into the 70s! #HOUwx #GLSwx #BCSwx #TXwx pic.twitter.com/5Od1kIkWSv
Clear skies at night, paired with steadily climbing daytime temperatures, seem to be the theme for the week ahead in Houston, drawing locals outdoors to enjoy the early hints of spring. As the city thaws out, it's a timely reminder that Texas weather can be as unpredictable as it is varied, offering respite and warmth after winter's chill.
