Houston woke up Monday, March 30 to patchy fog and mist along Galveston Bay and in low-lying neighborhoods, with temperatures parked in the mid 60s. Visibility is reduced in spots this morning, but the fog should thin by mid-morning. Forecasters expect mostly sunny skies by the afternoon and a high near 84°F as a steady southerly flow keeps the metro on the warm side.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southerly winds should run around 5 to 10 mph this afternoon with gusts near 20 mph, and overnight gusts could reach 25 mph in some areas, so secure loose patio furniture and be ready for choppy bay conditions. Small craft should be cautious as seas build through the week. If you have evening plans outside, it is a good idea to double check anything that can blow around.
Showers And Thunderstorms Return Midweek
A slight chance of a few showers shows up Tuesday morning, with a better shot at scattered showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday night into Thursday, April 1. Forecasters note the midweek system could clip southeast Texas, and the tail end of storms could make it into the metro, especially north of I-10, bringing brief heavy downpours and localized street flooding. See the National Weather Service discussion for timing and coverage.
Weekend Front Could Cool Easter
The next front is forecast to arrive Saturday night, April 4, with the best chance for widespread showers and thunderstorms late Saturday into early Sunday and cooler conditions for Easter Sunday, April 5. Timing is still uncertain, so keep plans flexible for Saturday evening and Sunday morning. If heavy rain develops, monitor local bayou levels and inundation maps via the Harris County Flood Warning System.
What To Know This Morning
Give yourself extra time on bayfront roads and bridges while fog lingers, and use low-beam headlights in reduced visibility. Boaters and ferry riders should check the marine forecast before leaving the dock. There are currently no watches or warnings in effect, according to the National Weather Service. We covered this warm, foggy pattern earlier this month, which offers some additional background on how this setup tends to play out.
