HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Welcome to Fall, y’all! Sure, it doesn’t feel like it just yet, but our first cool front of the new season arrives on Wednesday.
Tuesday is shaping up to look a lot like Monday: Hot and humid with a 40% chance of getting a brief but heavy rain shower. Temperatures will start off in the mid 70s and peak in the low 90s. Factor in the humidity, and the heat index will easily clear the century mark.
What’s the latest on this incoming “cool” front?
The cool front is coming on Wednesday, moving through Southeast Texas during the afternoon and evening. The changes with this one will unfold over a couple of days. First, we’ll get a round of scattered thunderstorms as the front rolls in, and some of those storms could pack a punch. Severe wind gusts and street flooding are the primary concerns as the front bows in. As the front slowly pushes offshore, a few showers could linger for Thursday morning’s commute. Regarding a temperature drop, don’t get your hopes up too much. More than anything you’ll feel a humidity drop on Thursday as the northwest breeze pushes the moisture offshore. Friday through Sunday is when we get to experience drier, sunnier days with lower humidity and seasonal temperatures. That means morning lows in the upper 60s and afternoon highs in the upper 80s. Keep in mind Houston normally doesn’t see it’s last high in the 90s until mid-October, so this refreshing air will not last forever.
When does the hot, humid air return?
Highs should get back above 90 by Monday at the latest, but the higher humidity levels could hold off until the middle of next week.
What is happening in the tropics?
Major Hurricane Gabrielle is passing by Bermuda at category 4 strength. There are also two more tropical waves to monitor in the Atlantic, one with a medium chance for development and one with a high chance for development over the next 7 days. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.
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