Residents in Houston and surrounding counties are advised to exercise caution this morning due to dense fog affecting visibility. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory that will remain in effect until 8am for several counties, including Austin, Colorado, and Fort Bend. As reported by the NWS Houston on X, visibility may drop to around 1/4 mile at times, posing a risk for morning commuters. The advisory has been expanded to include Waller, Liberty, and Chambers counties as well.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 8am for Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Wharton, and inland areas of Brazoria, Matagorda, and Jackson counties. The fog is patchy but dense with visibilities down to around 1/4 mi at times. Please use safe driving practices if in fog. #HOUwx pic.twitter.com/K0pXhT9Auf
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) October 12, 2024
While the fog is set to clear, Houstonians can look forward to sunny skies as the day progresses. According to the forecast by the National Weather Service, temperatures today are expected to rise to a high near 91 degrees with calm winds turning south in the afternoon. The clear conditions are predicted to persist into the night with lows around 68 degrees and a continuation of the southern breeze.
This weekend and into Columbus Day, the weather should remain stable with sunny layers peeling back to reveal a consistent pattern of warmth. Sunday’s temperatures are slated to approach a high of 93 degrees, while the holiday on Monday will see similar peaks. Evenings will see only a modest dip into the high 60s to low 70s.
Heading into next week, Houston will maintain its sunny disposition, yet those who venture out should be prepared to drive cautiously as the 20 percent chance of showers on Friday might present unexpected conditions. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, "Severe thunderstorms appear unlikely today and tonight." Additionally, the region can breathe easily as there are no severe thunderstorm areas forecast for the Houston area during this period.
