Houston is waking up socked in by dense fog early Friday, February 13, 2026, with visibility in spots down to about a quarter mile and temperatures hovering in the mid-60s. A Dense Fog Advisory is posted through 9 a.m. CST, which likely means slower-than-usual commutes and pockets of low clouds hugging the bay. The fog should start to lift by mid-to-late morning, giving way to a warm, muggy afternoon with highs near 75°F and light southeast winds.
Foggy Morning Commute
The National Weather Service says visibility could drop to one-quarter mile or less across portions of south-central and southeast Texas, according to NWS Houston/Galveston. If you have to hit the road, go easy on the gas, stick with low-beam headlights, and leave extra room between you and the car ahead. High beams only bounce off the fog and make things worse. Out on the water, boaters should be ready for sea fog around Galveston Bay and check marine advisories before heading out.
Saturday Storms Could Bring Strong Gusts
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to pick up Friday night and become likely on Saturday, February 14, with a high near 74°F and rain chances around 90 percent. Forecasters are watching a progressive line of storms late Saturday afternoon into the evening that could bring damaging wind gusts up to 25 mph and pockets of small hail in isolated cells. It is a good idea to have an indoor backup for any outdoor Saturday evening plans, as noted in an earlier look at Houston's foggy commute and looming storms and in local forecasts.
Plan Ahead
The cold front tied to this system should push offshore late Saturday night, shutting down most of the rain and ushering in drier, breezy northwest winds on Sunday with highs near 70°F. Mariners should brace for building seas and the potential for Small Craft Advisories through the weekend and check the latest marine forecast before leaving the dock. This story will be updated if the NWS expands advisories or posts any new watches.
