Dense fog likely overnight, Weather Watch Thursday for strong thunderstorms

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Dense sea fog is likely to develop and push inland overnight, and that could slow you down on your drive in to work and school. Meanwhile, we've now got you on Weather Watch for Thursday afternoon as a front spins up thunderstorms, some of which could turn severe.

Temperatures will hold steady in the mid 50s overnight as the fog thickens and the visibility worsens. The dense fog will be most prevalent south of I-10, and it could linger through most of the day in our coastal counties. Temperatures will manage to warm toward 70 degrees in the afternoon despite the clouds and fog.

There is also a 40% chance of light rain showers in the morning, dropping to a 30% chance in the afternoon.

Are we expecting severe weather on Thursday?

Severe weather is possible, but there's only a brief window in the late afternoon and evening when it could occur. More than likely we'll make it through without any issues, but it's something to watch just in case. These storms are associated with a Pacific cool front blowing in Thursday evening. The greatest risk of severe weather will likely end up to our east in Louisiana, but they might spin up and turn severe around the I-45 corridor before they zip off to the east.

How is our weekend shaping up?

It's looking really good! After Thursday's storm system clears out, we'll get an abundance of sunshine Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Temperatures will dip into the mid 40s for morning lows both days this weekend, with highs in the 60s on Saturday and highs in the 70s on Sunday. Enjoy!

Any more snow in the forecast?

At this time, nope. Snow looks highly unlikely for the next two weeks with temperatures climbing back to their seasonal range and even above average into the 70s many afternoons. So any upcoming precipitation will be rain. Remember, snow events in southeast Texas are pretty rare, so we hope you enjoyed the rare snow storm last week!

What about another cold blast of freezing temperatures?

There are signs that another push of arctic air could dip down the Plains around the second weekend of February. It's still too early to be confidence about exact impacts and to tell how cold it could be, but there is the chance for below normal temperatures and a freeze during that timeframe.

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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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