Houston Weather Update
The Houston area is experiencing the coolest air since early April. This significant drop in temperature is expected to bring chilly nights and pleasant days for the remainder of the week.
Current Weather Conditions
Today, a Wind Advisory is in effect, and temperatures are expected to fall into the 40s areawide for the first time this season. Both Thursday and Friday morning should see temperatures in the 40s for most of the area. This cold front is bringing a welcome change from the usual warm weather, making it feel like a genuine fall season.
Halloween and Weekend Forecast
The remainder of the week offers beautiful, clear Fall weather. Thursday and Halloween Friday will be sunny with highs climbing into the low to mid 70s with very dry air, making for perfect trick-or-treating weather in the evening. The weekend will see a slight warm-up with slightly higher humidity, but remaining mostly dry and pleasant until a brief round of rain late Saturday into early Sunday.
Tropical Weather Update
Hurricane Melissa, which made a historic, catastrophic landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, hit Cuba Wednesday morning as a major hurricane. The storm is moving northeast and will continue across the southeastern Bahamas before approaching Bermuda later this week. No direct impacts are expected for the US mainland.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Houston area is experiencing a cool and pleasant week, with perfect weather for outdoor activities like trick-or-treating on Halloween. While Hurricane Melissa is causing significant damage in the Caribbean, it is not expected to have any direct impacts on the US mainland. Stay tuned for further updates and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather. The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority.
