Houstonians bracing for a notably chilly morning today will soon be able to shed their layers as the week progresses. According to CW39, morning temperatures are hitting the season's lowest with temps in the 40s and wind chills dipping into the upper 30s. Despite the strong winds subsiding, breezy conditions will continue throughout Southeast Texas today, making it feel even colder with gusts around 20 mph.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of Southeast Texas due to fire danger, and the cold snap has also triggered a Freeze Warning for several counties north of Houston until 9 am today, as these areas are expected to initially experience this season's first light freeze. "Gusty north winds continue today, keeping conditions dry and cool," forecast.weather.gov reports, with today's highs near 60 degrees. Another cold night is anticipated, with temperatures to possibly again drop into the 30s in some areas.
The weather outlook rapidly shifts starting Tuesday, with a warming trend and increasing humidity levels. As per CW39, an area of high pressure is expected to "bring a quick warm-up" with temperatures climbing into the 70s Tuesday and nearing 80 by Wednesday. This transition marks a shift from the dry and cool start of the week, introducing gulf moisture back into the region.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the rise in temperature is set to briefly simulate spring before another front sweeps in. This forthcoming cold front is predicted to not only bring another cooldown but also increase the likelihood of rain. "By late week, we’ll feel more like spring than fall, but another cold front looks to arrive this weekend bringing better rain chances and another cooldown to close out the week," CW39 details. The current forecast on forecast.weather.gov concurs, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for next Saturday and a slightly cooler high near 78 degrees.
