Houston weather: Freeze Warning for Saturday night

Houston weather: Jan. 31 evening forecast

A Freeze Warning is in effect for Saturday night/ Sunday morning. FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson has the forecast for overnight and beyond.

HOUSTON - Saturday night's Freeze Watch has now been upgraded to a Freeze Warning for the Greater Houston area.

Cold weather Saturday

Arctic it has arrived in Texas once again. Steady winds from the north at 10-15 mph has kept temperatures and wind chill values in the 40s all day.

Hard freeze possible Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning that'll be in effect from 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday. Temperatures are projected to plummet to the 20s across the Houston metro while areas north of Houston could dip to the upper teens. 

So plan on a decent chance of a hard freeze Sunday morning, especially for folks who live north of I-10.  

Why you should care:

Freeze conditions could kill outdoor plants and have the potential to damage unprotected outdoor pipes.

Please take the time to protect your pipes, plants, and pets and check on elderly neighbors.

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Warming next week with showers

What's next:

After a cold weekend, forecast highs are expected to reach the widespread 60s next week. 

High pressure builds back into Texas, keeping skies clear. Our next best chance for rain will be Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered showers expected. 

We will continue to update you on the exact timing as we get closer.