Frost possible overnight, wet weather returns with weekend warm up
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We're in for one more cold night before it turns warmer and wetter for the weekend.
With the clear sky, dry air, and light winds in place, conditions will be ideal for rapid cooling into the 40s and 30s. Pockets of freezing temperatures may pop up outside of Houston, and frost is likely to develop on rooftops and grassy surfaces in many communities, even in parts of Houston.
What cold weather precautions do I need to take for tonight?
Consider protecting any cold sensitive tropical plants and giving outdoor pets a warm shelter. Your interior pipes will be just fine. Lastly, dress warmly! After the cold morning temperatures will warm into the mid 60s.
How much warmer will it be on Friday?
Friday morning will be considerably warmer than Thursday morning with lows only in the mid 50s. It will stay fairly cloudy through the day keeping highs in the upper 60s. A few showers are possible as the southeast wind brings back the clouds and moisture. Sea fog is likely to develop at some point on Friday along the coast.
What's in store for the weekend?
This weekend will be considerably warmer than last weekend. Instead of temperatures in the 40s and 50s all weekend, we'll enjoy highs in the 70s both Saturday and Sunday. That said, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, but only a 20% chance for isolated showers on Sunday. Lows both days will only be in the 60s.
When could we get our first freeze in Houston?
While some outside of Houston could get a light freeze overnight, Houston will likely miss out. After Thursday morning, we see no signs of freezing temperatures over the next 10 days in Southeast Texas. Long range projections indicate we'll have to wait until the last days of December for a decent chance of a freeze. On average, Houston's first freeze occurs during the second week of December.
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Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
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