First Real Cold Snap Hits Houston, but 80s Return by Midweek
Temperatures drop below average early this week. Meteorologist Daji Aswad reports that an arctic blast has arrived, sharply cooling the area.
Cold Front Aftermath
This morning started cold with temperatures in the 30s and 40s, and today's high is 16° below normal at 58°F. Strong winds are drying the air, leaving Houston with low moisture and increasing wildfire risk.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for all of Southeast Texas through Monday evening.
As of Thursday, over 80% of Southeast Texas faces drought conditions, with some western counties experiencing extreme drought. With dry air and gusty winds, fire risk remains high.
Upcoming Weather
- Tuesday: Temperatures remain in the 30s in the morning but warm into the 70s by afternoon.
- Midweek: The cold snap ends; temperatures return to near 80 degrees.
- Rain chances return only by next weekend and won’t be sufficient to end the drought.
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Author's summary: Houston experiences an early cold snap with low humidity and heightened wildfire danger, but warmth and drought conditions persist into next week.