On Wednesday, Houston will have clear skies with temperatures in the low 60s. Sunshine will continue, with a high near 67°F and northeast winds gusting up to 25 mph. A front will move through late, bringing cooler and drier air for Thanksgiving. Overnight lows will be in the upper 40s, and it will be cooler after sunset.
Afternoon Gusts Could Shake Up The Drive Home
Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph this morning are expected to continue into the afternoon, with the strongest gusts occurring around midday and early afternoon. By this evening, winds will ease to around 5 to 10 mph as skies remain clear. Elevated bridges and open stretches of road may feel particularly windy, so securing light outdoor items and allowing extra travel time is recommended. Temperatures will drop slightly later in the day, so any midday warmth will be brief.
Thanksgiving Sunshine, Weekend Storm Chances
Thanksgiving Thursday will arrive cooler and drier, with plenty of sun, a high near 64°F, and a light northeast breeze. By Friday, onshore flow returns and brings back warmer, more humid air that sets the stage for showers and thunderstorms Saturday into Saturday night. Saturday's high should reach around 71°F, with the best odds for storms later in the day. Sunday and early next week look unsettled, with scattered showers and a gradual trend back toward cooler, drier air behind the next front. These timing and impact details are from the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
Boaters And Beachgoers
Late tonight, northeast winds over the Gulf will increase to 20–25 knots (25–30 mph), with seas rising to around 8 feet. Small Craft Advisories are in effect for some waters through Wednesday evening. Conditions are expected to ease later in the week before onshore winds pick up again this weekend. Boaters should check the latest marine forecasts and advisories.
Quick Planning Tips
For Thanksgiving, afternoons will be mild with breezy conditions, and evenings will be cooler. An umbrella may be needed for outdoor activities on Saturday. Transit riders should allow extra travel time if winds are gusty. Forecast updates will be issued if conditions change over the holiday weekend.
