Houston rolled out of bed under a thick blanket of clouds, sticky humidity and pockets of patchy to dense fog, with temperatures parked in the mid-60s at local observing sites. A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for parts of the metro through about 8 a.m. CST, so visibility along bayou corridors and coastal roads will be reduced and commutes will likely crawl, according to the National Weather Service.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Areas of fog should hang on into mid-morning, especially along and east of I-45 and near Galveston Bay, before burning off and giving way to mostly sunny skies by late morning. Highs are expected to climb into the upper 70s to around 80°F, then ease back a few degrees in the late afternoon. This timing and temperature outlook come from the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southeast winds will crank up this afternoon to 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to about 25 mph, so it will feel breezier than the thermometer suggests. Winds should relax this evening and become light overnight, but another round of patchy fog is possible late Sunday night into Monday morning. Mariners should be cautious in Galveston Bay and the nearshore waters where visibility could suddenly tank, according to the National Weather Service.
Warm Week and Midweek Shower Chance
The unseasonably warm pattern is set to roll on through the workweek with highs in the low-to-mid 80s and overnight lows in the 60s. A weak front and a few disturbances could bring a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers Wednesday into Thursday, with a better chance of scattered thunderstorms late in the week and into the weekend. For background on how this fog-and-warm setup has been building, check out how thick fog choked Houston roads earlier this month.
Commute And Marine Tips
If you have an early drive, give yourself extra time, use low-beam headlights and ease off the gas. Visibility can go from decent to dicey in a hurry near bridges, bayous and coastal corridors. Boaters and ferry operators should think about delaying nonessential departures until mid-morning and use sound signals if already underway. Seas will stay relatively low, and fog remains the main hazard. Check updates before heading out and keep an eye on the National Weather Service for any changes to advisories.
