Houstonians can expect a brief break from the lingering warmth today, with temperatures forecasted to reach a possible record-tying high of 84°F before a cold front moves through on Thanksgiving. According to the National Weather Service, the city will experience partly sunny skies, with winds shifting from light southerly to southwest and gusting up to 25 mph.
As night falls on this warm day, the chance of showers increases slightly between midnight and 4 a.m. With a slight chance of rain, cloud cover will increase, and temperatures will drop to around 60°F. Winds will shift from the southwest to the north, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The Thanksgiving forecast, according to Click2Houston, includes a 20% chance of rain in the early morning hours, with most of the showers expected to be light.
Thanksgiving Day is expected to be mostly cloudy, with highs reaching around 65°F and brisk northerly winds that may affect outdoor parade-goers or participants in the Turkey Trot. Despite the cooler temperatures, Click2Houston notes that it should be a pleasant, seasonably cool holiday, ideal for enjoying the festive atmosphere across Houston.
Black Friday is expected to bring cooler temperatures, with highs in the upper 40s. According to the 10-day forecast, Houston can expect highs in the 60s from Friday through Tuesday, with nighttime lows in the 40s. Longer-term projections from Click2Houston indicate that temperatures in Southeast Texas may be above average for December.
