Houstonians are preparing for a cold and windy day, with temperatures reaching a high of 46 degrees. The National Weather Service reports mostly cloudy skies, with a north wind blowing at 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph.
Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 28 degrees, with wind chill values between 20 and 25. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect, with wind chills in the 10-15° range expected overnight into Thursday morning.
An Extreme Cold Warning is also in effect for areas north and west of Houston, where wind chills may fall into the single digits, as FOX 26 reported.
Thursday will remain cool, with sunny skies and a high of 45 degrees. Wind chills could make it feel as cold as 15 in the morning, with winds at 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
By the weekend, cloud cover will increase, bringing a 60% chance of showers by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will warm up to the upper 70s, providing a brief break from the cold.
Sunday will bring a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, with temperatures reaching near 60 degrees. The following week is expected to be warmer, with Monday's high reaching 70 degrees and Tuesday potentially hitting 76.
