Houston rolled into Wednesday under mild, partly cloudy skies, with temperatures in the low 60s and a quick warm-up already in motion. By afternoon, most of the metro should be flirting with 80°F while a stiff south wind turns things noticeably blustery. If your plans involve lingering on patios or heading out in smaller boats, you may want a backup plan as advisory-level winds and choppy coastal waters move in.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
A Wind Advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for areas along and south of I-10, according to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston. Forecasters are calling for sustained southerly winds generally between 10 and 25 mph, with gusts pushing up to 30–35 mph. Those bursts will be enough to send unsecured patio furniture skittering, snap off small limbs, and make trips across bridges and bay crossings feel a bit more white-knuckle than usual.
Marine And Coastal Outlook
Out on the water, conditions turn rough. A Small Craft Advisory holds through early Thursday morning, with seas building into the 6–9 foot range, so longer or more exposed trips should be avoided. Forecasters also flag a short window from late Thursday evening into Friday morning when winds ease up and patchy sea fog could form along the coast, which would bring pockets of reduced visibility for any overnight marine or coastal travel.
What This Means For Your Commute
Expect a gusty ride home during the Wednesday evening commute, especially on elevated roadways and bay crossings. High-profile vehicles, in particular, may get nudged around by sudden crosswinds, so a little extra caution will go a long way. For more on the setup behind today’s warm-up and strong southerlies, see how those south winds got cranking.
Looking Ahead
Temperatures stay above normal through late week, with highs nudging into the mid 80s on Thursday before a brief cool-down on Friday. Upper-level ridging should keep the weekend pattern warm and mostly dry, with more afternoons topping out around 80°F. If you have outdoor plans from Thursday night into Friday morning, keep an eye on updates, as patchy fog along the coast remains a possibility once the winds back off.
