We've got a chilly night ahead and even colder air on the way next week
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Get ready for a chilly start to the day! For just the second time this fall, temperatures should dip into the 40s by sunrise, but consider dressing in layers. By noon temperatures will be back in the 70s with highs reaching into the upper 70s under a sunny sky.
Aside from the one cold overnight in mid-October, which was sandwiched in between 90 degree days, this is the coldest we've seen in roughly seven months. And this cold morning is a preview of what's to come behind a stronger cold front next week.
What's the forecast for the weekend?
Saturday's weather will be pleasant with a low in the 50s and a high in the 70s. The Gulf breeze will blow steadily through the weekend, bringing back muggy air by Sunday morning when lows only dip into the upper 60s. Widespread clouds will return along with the moisture, bringing at least a 20% chance for a passing shower. If the clouds break apart Sunday afternoon, temperatures will climb back into the low 80s.
When is the stronger cold front coming next week, and how cold are we talking here?
It now looks like we will cool down in two steps next week. First, a stormy Pacific cold front will arrive on Monday, and we will have to monitor it for the possibility of severe weather. This will bring mild temperature and lower humidity for Tuesday. Then a stronger cold front from Canada will blow in Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, and this cold air will have some staying power. At this time, we expect our coldest afternoon to be on Thursday with highs only in the upper 50s, and we expect our coldest morning to be on Friday with lows ranging from the upper 30s to low 40s.
What are you tracking in the tropics?
The National Hurricane Center is now issuing forecasts for Tropical Storm Sara over the Caribbean. While we don't expect this to get anywhere Texas, it will threaten parts of Nicaragua and Honduras with life threatening flash floods and mudslides. Eventually it should get into the Gulf of Mexico and bring heavy rain showers to Florida next week. Head to our daily Tropical Update page for a complete look at what we're tracking in the tropics.
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