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HOUSTON - A strong cold front is leaving behind some cold nights for the Houston area for Tuesday.
Houston weather: Weather roller coaster continues
RECORD SETTING TO NEAR FREEZING
On Sunday, we broke the record high which was 82 in 2021. Bush Intercontinental Airport made it up to 84 degrees! All that has changed overnight as a front pushed through dropping our temperatures to the 40s Monday morning and low 50s Monday afternoon. Come Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 30s are expected with wind chill values even lower.
WINDY AND FIRE CONDITIONS
Areas south and west of Houston are in a wind advisory until 6 p.m. Monday night. Right now, we are seeing our wind speeds range from the 10 to 20 mph range and our gusts from the 25 to 35 mph range. This cold front also dropped our humidity values, leaving us dry. These breezy and dry conditions are unfortunately prime fire potential. Much of Southeast Texas has the risk of wildfire potential for today. While many counties have lifted their burn bans are drought conditions have improved, do not participate in any outdoor activities today that could spark a flame.
CHILLY, DRY NEW YEAR'S
By New Year’s Eve, conditions settle into a cool but quiet pattern. Expect cool daytime temperatures in the upper 50s and a chilly night in the 40s, ideal for outdoor celebrations with a warm jacket. Midnight N.Y.E. temperatures should be in the upper 40s and New Year’s Day looks dry and pleasant, with highs close to 70. Temperatures are expected to continue to increase going into the weekend, resulting in a warm start to 2026.
The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority Team