Houston residents are set to experience a weather rollercoaster this week, with near-record temperatures taking a plunge as a cold front moves through, bringing the potential for severe storms. The mercury is tipped to flirt with the daily record high of 86 degrees set in 1991, with today's highs anticipated to be within a striking distance of that number, reported the Houston Chronicle. The respite from the balmy conditions comes later in the week, as forecasters predict an uptick in storm activity.
Advertisers from the National Weather Service in Houston have informed that tomorrow will see a transition from clear skies to increased cloud cover by evening, but with storms likely to hold off until night. Yet, as moisture levels rise with the southeast winds, conditions are expected to drastically shift overnight into Friday. According to the Storm Prediction Center, there is a "slight risk of severe thunderstorms" in store for the region, with the possibility of "occasional severe winds and a tornado or two" may also occur.
As the week progresses, Friday could greet Houstonians with severe weather threats as a cold front inches closer. The conditions are ripe for storms, which could muster the strength to unleash large hail and damaging winds, particularly northwest of Houston. "Ingredients for severe weather come together a bit more northwest of Houston on Thursday night," the Houston Chronicle explains. The window for these brewing tempests extends from late morning through to the evening, just in time to potentially disrupt the rush-hour commute.
The looming cold front promises to change the scene drastically for the weekend, ushering another weather pattern altogether. The front is expected to "usher in much cooler and drier air in time for the weekend," ensuring that those who aren't fans of the quick rise in temperatures can enjoy a respite. The highs for Saturday and Sunday are forecast to hover in the upper 60s, a far cry from mid-week's heat, with night time temps taking a dip into the upper 40s to lower 50s, National Weather Service predicts.
