HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Current weather aside, we should start with this important note: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Sunday afternoon for Polk County. Specifically this is for areas downstream of the Carter Lake Dam near Camden. Late Saturday evening there were reports of damage to the dam and a possible breach. Residents downstream are being advised to evacuate until further notice.
As for our current weather, the first thing you’ll notice today is the gusty winds. We’ll see winds out of the north gusting up to 40 mph, which will help keep afternoon highs only near 70 degrees. This breeze will lead to higher-than-normal fire weather concerns for both Sunday and Monday. A Fire Weather Warning is in effect for all of Southeast Texas through Sunday, then a Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Monday.
When does the cool down begin?
It’s already ongoing! Temperatures will only warm into the low 70s with the north wind blowing at around 25 mph. Combine those gusty winds with extremely dry air, and we’ll have a very high to extreme fire danger. Keep in mind that burn bans are in effect for most of Southeast Texas. An even stronger cold front will reach us on Sunday night as a cold high pressure cell from the Canadian arctic slides down the Plains and into Texas. Monday morning lows will be in the low 40s and upper 30s with wind chill factors near freezing! Sunshine will only allow temperatures to barely clear 60 degrees in the afternoon.
What does the weather forecast look like for Veterans Day?
It looks chilly in the morning! In fact, frost is possible at sunrise with lows in the 30s. Abundant sunshine and the return of the Gulf breeze should warm those temperatures into the low 70s in the afternoon.
How long does the cold air stick around?
It’s basically gone after Veterans Day. Starting Wednesday, highs will be back in the 80s, and starting Wednesday night lows will bump back up into the 60s. Highs average in the 70s and lows in the 50s for this time of year.
Any more rain on the horizon?
Not really. We are out of the main storm track over the next week or so. Therefore, more drought-building conditions are expected through mid-November. We do have some 20% chances for rain in the 7-10 days forecast period, but there’s nothing there that looks super promising.
What is happening in the tropics?
There are no tropical developments expected in the Atlantic Basin 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.
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