HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — We are now two days away from some big weather changes, but first we have to get through two more potentially record warm afternoons.
A strong wind developing overnight should prevent widespread dense fog from forming, so Thursday morning’s drive should be less stressful with improved visibility. Temperatures will remain well above average with a morning low in the upper 60s and an afternoon high near 80. Widespread clouds are expected to limit sunshine, and some of those clouds could drop some rain. There’s a 20% chance you’ll come across some rain. The wind will also be gusting at times over 30 mph.
Friday’s weather will be similar to Thursday’s, just with a higher 60% chance for rain as the cold front blows in during the evening.
Are we expecting any severe weather with Friday’s front?
We do expect the front to produce a chance for thunderstorms, but severe weather looks unlikely. The Storm Prediction currently gives about a 5% chance we’ll be near a severe thunderstorm on Friday, and we agree with that assessment. While there could be tornadoes to our northeast in Louisiana, if a storm turned severe in Southeast Texas, it would likely be due to gusty winds or hail.
How’s marathon weekend looking?
Chilly! Friday’s front will knock us back into more typical winter territory Saturday and Sunday. Expect a steady north wind at 20 mph under a cloudy sky Saturday, limiting highs to the upper 50s. Temperatures at the start of the marathon on Sunday will be in the low-to-mid 40s. Highs on Sunday will only climb into the low 60s with a north breeze around 15 mph. While the clouds on Saturday will still be fairly thick, Sunday will bring a thin layer of high clouds that should allow sunshine through.
Are any other freezes on the horizon?
We have no freezes in our 10 day forecast, but there’s still a lot winter left to get more freezing weather. In fact, signals are growing that a colder pattern will develop across Canada and the United States during the second half of January.
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