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Houston weather: Feb. 12 evening forecast
Spring-like temperatures will help set the stage for strong to severe storms and heavy rain Saturday as a stronger system rolls in.
HOUSTON - Spring-like temperatures will help set the stage for strong to severe storms and heavy rain Saturday as a stronger system rolls in.
Severe threat increasing Saturday
Houston has been placed under a Low 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms Saturday.
The main window for the strongest storms appears to be 8pm Saturday until 2am Sunday.
Damaging winds near 60–70 mph will be the main threat, although an isolated, brief tornado can't be ruled out.
Impacts to Valentine's, Mardi Gras plans
There will be a high chance of showers much of Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon for Mardi Gras in Galveston and Valentine's plans.
The threat of storms increases on Saturday night, especially between 8 PM and midnight for Houston, and 10 PM and 2 AM for Galveston.
Mardi Gras parades, concerts and parties could be impacted. So plan on delays and make sure to have a way to get alerts in case you need to get inside quickly.
Crisp, clear afterwards
Behind the front, cooler and much drier air settles in. Expect crisp mornings and clear, pleasant afternoons beginning Sunday and carrying into early next week — a refreshing return to more comfortable conditions.
The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority