Wednesday weather forecast

Record highs were reached in Houston and Galveston yesterday and the Island's high of 82 was the all-time December record. More records will be set today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Thursday and Friday afternoon will remain close to record highs, but after a muggy start to New Year's Day morning, a major cool down will move in. The coldest weather of the season is on the way from Saturday night through Monday morning.