Houston is waking up to clear skies and crisp air Saturday, October 17, with a cool, dry weekend ahead before summerlike warmth gradually returns next week. The forecast calls for sunshine, low humidity and no meaningful rain through Friday.
Saturday Brings Sun, Wind And Cool Air
Saturday afternoon should reach near 72 degrees under sunny skies, with northerly winds of 10 to 15 knots and gusts of 20 to 25 knots. Winds will shift toward the northeast going into Sunday. The National Weather Service says winds will ease later in the day, with temperatures falling to around 54 Saturday night.
A Wind Advisory remains in effect in parts of the Houston-area coastal region through 1 p.m. Saturday. Boaters should also use caution, as gale warnings and rough seas are affecting bays and nearshore waters before conditions slowly improve this afternoon and Sunday.
Sunday Starts A Slow Warmup
Sunday, October 18, will stay mostly sunny with a high near 74 and a low around 54. The warming trend continues Monday, October 19, when Houston could reach 77 degrees, followed by a high near 81 on Tuesday.
Warmth Builds Midweek
By Wednesday, temperatures are expected to reach about 85 degrees. Rain chances are low Monday through Wednesday, mostly offshore, with shower chances later in the week, making for a generally dry stretch after the weekend cool-down.
