Houston residents can catch a brief respite from severe weather today, but windy conditions await them over the weekend, as per the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service reports that today's early thunderstorms are likely to clear before noon, giving way to a mostly cloudy sky with highs around 82 degrees. However, as the day progresses, winds will shift west and could reach gusts of up to 25 mph tonight.

The weekend should bring cooler temperatures, with highs in the mid-60s and clear skies. Forecasters at Click2Houston warn of strong north winds tomorrow, potentially necessitating a wind advisory. "There may be a wind advisory issued because of strong north winds 15-25 mph and gusts up to 30 mph," the website indicated, citing the potential for a windy Saturday.

Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time, reminding residents to set their clocks forward. "Don’t forget we 'Spring Forward' at 2AM on Sunday morning," outlined Click2Houston, emphasizing the annual adjustment. This precedes what appears to be a pleasant start to the week, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing back up to the lower 80s.

Yet while Houston might sidestep severe conditions for now, the forecast is less benign for neighbors to the east. The Storm Prediction Center projects a "slight risk of severe thunderstorms across the Southeast States and Carolinas," including the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes on Saturday. "Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and a few tornadoes are expected Saturday," they reported, suggesting turbulent weather for regions further along the cold front's path.

As Houstonians prepare for the upcoming weather changes, another cold front is predicted to arrive by March 15, likely to lower humidity and ensure cool mornings persist into the mid-month. Until then, locals seem set to enjoy a brief, albeit breezy, period of calmer weather.