Windy, chilly Thursday evening in the 50s

Cold front rolled across the area this morning bringing a quick round of rain & a few rumbles of thunder. Behind the front, windy & much colder conditions are building in with gusts 30-40 mph possible near the coast. That is where a WIND ADVISORY is now in place until 6 AM Friday. Make sure to secure any loose/light objects around your house. Bundle up too because much colder air is filtering in for the next few nights. Temperatures will drop to the 30s tonight and Friday night with highs only in the 50s Friday and Saturday. Look for a BIG jump in temps for the second half of the weekend as we soar to the 70s! Weather all weekend for Galveston Mardi Gras and any other outdoor plans should be dry with only slim rain chances Monday - Wednesday next week.