Houston started the morning with mostly cloudy skies and a temperature near 54°F, along with a light northeast breeze. Skies are expected to become mostly sunny in the afternoon, with temperatures reaching the low 60s. Winds are forecast to remain between 5 and 10 mph, with occasional stronger gusts on exposed bridges and open stretches of road.
Afternoon Into The Weekend
The National Weather Service indicates that Thanksgiving Day will have mostly sunny skies, with a high near 63°F and light northeast winds decreasing into the evening. On Friday, onshore flow is expected to return, bringing warmer and more humid air from the Gulf. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop from Saturday into Saturday night. Saturday’s high is anticipated to reach the low 70s, with south winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The heaviest rainfall is forecast for Saturday night, when showers are likely to be most widespread.
Boaters And Travel
Thanksgiving travel is expected to be mostly smooth on Thursday. Boaters and beachgoers should monitor the forecast, as seas and winds are forecast to increase over the weekend and may reach advisory levels at times. If storms remain over the same areas Saturday night, brief flooding and travel delays could occur in low-lying locations, so additional time may be needed for errands, events, and late holiday activities.
Looking Ahead
Following the weekend front, a cooler airmass is expected to enter the region, bringing lower temperatures early next week. Some northern suburbs could approach freezing Monday or Tuesday night. Thanksgiving Day is forecast to remain dry, and outdoor activities on Saturday should be planned with reference to updated conditions and radar from the NWS.
Thanksgiving afternoon is forecast to be mostly sunny with mild temperatures. Evenings are expected to be cooler, and rain is possible over the weekend. Checking the latest forecasts is recommended, as conditions may change once the weekend system moves in.
