Houston is waking up to another muggy start, with partly cloudy skies, temperatures in the mid‑60s, and patchy fog likely before 8 a.m. Light south winds around 5 to 10 mph are keeping humidity high and helping that fog rebuild overnight. By afternoon, highs should reach the mid‑70s, so look for mild, mostly cloudy days even as mornings hang onto that gray, hazy vibe.
Foggy Mornings, Mostly Cloudy Afternoons
Patchy fog is expected during the pre‑dawn commute, with visibility improving by mid‑morning and Tuesday’s high topping out near 75°F. South winds around 5 to 10 mph will keep dew points elevated, which boosts the odds of morning fog through midweek. A slight chance of showers and sprinkles is in play Tuesday night into Wednesday as an upper disturbance swings through, according to the latest discussion from the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
Commute And Marine Impacts
Drivers should be ready for slower trips and reduced visibility on the highways during the morning hours; leave extra time, use low‑beam headlights, and watch for brake lights near bridges and bayou crossings. Over the water, sea fog could form on Galveston Bay and nearshore Gulf waters overnight and into the morning, which may complicate small‑boat launches and ferry runs. For a recent primer on this same fog setup, see our earlier dispatch.
Weekend Storm Risk
Forecast guidance is also flagging a subtropical trough that could move into the region late in the week, bringing showers and thunderstorms by Saturday and a noticeably higher chance of rain over the weekend. That system could kick up gusty winds and rougher bay conditions for offshore and coastal areas, although timing and intensity remain uncertain. If you have outdoor plans on Saturday, keep an eye on the clock and make sure you have a quick path to shelter. Full forecast package details are available from the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
Bottom line: expect patchy to locally dense fog on weekday mornings paired with mild, humid afternoons; build in extra commute time, and mariners should double‑check conditions before heading out. We will pass along any new advisories or timing changes as they come in.
