Mostly dry, warm, windy, and humid until Saturday's cold front passes

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The warmer, more humid air is back. Winds will stay elevated overnight, then pick up again Thursday. The winds could gust to more than 40 mph at times and a Wind Advisory has been issued for much of SE Texas from 7AM to 5PM Thursday. Another Wind Advisory may be needed for Friday.

Temperatures will continue to be on the rise this week and we're forecasting near record high temps in the mid to upper 80s Thursday afternoon. The record Thursday is 87, we're forecasting 86.

We also could see some rain through the end of the week. Isolated rain will be possible on Thursday. Rain chances go up a bit more Friday with a 30% chance of rain for Houston and a 40% chance for areas north of Conroe. A couple of strong to severe storms are possible Friday mainly in our northern counties. Make sure you stay weather aware in case you end up with a strong storm near you.

What can you tell me about Saturday's strong cold front?

The cold front will pass through our area Saturday afternoon. Our atmosphere will be unstable enough for some severe storms to occur with the front. Once the front passes, most of the rain will end and temps will fall. We're talking highs in the 60s Sunday and Monday. Lows will drop to the lower 50s and upper 40s Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Does this mean drought conditions will improve?

Likely improve, yes! Completely relieved? Not for everyone. The rain from this past week and what's expected this week will be beneficial though for those with drought conditions.

13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:
Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

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