Houston Weather: Cold Front Brings Cooler Temps, Fire Concerns, and Dry Conditions

Temperature Drop and Humidity Decrease

• 🥶 A cold front is moving in from the northeast, causing a noticeable temperature difference across Texas.
• 📉 Expect dew points to drop through the afternoon, moving from muggy and warm conditions to cooler temperatures tonight.
• 💨 Overnight and morning temperatures are predicted to drop into the 60s due to radiational cooling, with coastal areas potentially seeing some 70s.

Fire Weather Concerns

• 🔥 The dry air in place brings a moderate to very high fire risk to most of Southeast Texas.
• ⚠️ Conditions are becoming favorable for fire development, especially with dry vegetation.
• 🚫 Outdoor burning is discouraged due to the increased risk.

Weekend and Next Week Outlook

• ☀️ A high-pressure system will move in, keeping the region dry for much of the weekend and into early next week.
• 🚫 No rain chances are expected in the Houston area for at least the next seven days, with abundant sunshine predicted.
• 💧 The lack of rain is exacerbating drought conditions, with moderate drought creeping closer to Houston.

Tropical Systems

• 🌊 Tropical Storm Jerry has moved inland over Mexico with no chance of development.
• 🌍 A 10% chance of development exists in the northern Atlantic, but no U.S. impact is expected from these systems.