Red flag warning to start the weekend
Houston waits for fall as hot, dry weather sticks around for the weekendWoman dies after being shot at NW Houston apartment; 3 children unharmed inside apartmentDozens of fires at vacant buildings raise safety concerns across Houston areaRead full article: Consider sitting directly behind your Uber driver, safety expert saysAs soon as you step outside, you’ll instantly feel the aftermath of yesterday’s front - with morning lows in the 40s and 50s, and we’ll track for a light freeze by Sunday morning.
Followed by a gorgeous MLK Day - sunny and 64.Today we’re tracking a noticeable drop from Friday’s high in the 70s to Saturday’s high in the 50s. But you’ll want to dress in layers today because we’re tracking gusty conditions throughout the day.Saturday - Red flag warning as winds fuel critical fire risk: Thanks to the front, we’re also tracking a Red Flag Warning for some, not all. We’ll start the weekend with dry air and strong northeast winds. Winds are expected to ramp up early in the morning west of I-45, with gusts peaking in the mid-20s and possibly hitting 30 miles per hour by the afternoon. The red flag warning goes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and covers most areas west of I-45—note that Harris County is not included. With relative humidity sinking to just 10 to 20 percent, even a small spark could mean a fast-moving fire. The advice is clear: use extra caution with anything that could start a fire.Sunday morning - Light freeze expected for parts of the Houston area: Sunday morning is shaping up to be the coldest part of the weekend. A light freeze for areas northwest of a line from El Campo, through Houston, and up to Liberty. If you’re southeast of that line, including The Gulf coast, temperatures are predicted to stay just above freezing, with spots like Galveston in the 40s. Expect that cold air to linger, with highs Sunday reaching only the upper 50s. Winds will be a bit lighter, but it’ll still feel brisk.Are you ready for some football?! We’re tracking a COLD forecast for the playoffs, 30s with a chance for light snow, with no roof at Gillette stadium in Foxborough.Thankfully, for us in Houston, we won’t be THAT cold- but layers are still your best defense! Here’s a look at your watch party forecast:Looking beyond the holiday, there is another dip in temperatures Tuesday, along with a chance of rain on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by another warming trend as next weekend arrives.Chief meteorologist and recipient of the 2022 American Meteorological Society’s award for Excellence in Science Reporting by a Broadcast Meteorologist.2 arrested following police chase which ended in crash in Highland Village shopping centerCedar Pollen Alert: Texas Faces Surge in AllergiesUber drivers face federal kidnapping charges related to inappropriate conduct with passengersHouston can expect COLD TEMPERATURES this weekendBaytown Police search two homes in SW Houston nearly two years after disappearanceCrew 11 splashes down early after NASA member has medical concernSuspect in Spring ISD student kidnapping faces new sexual abuse charge involving childHeaven’s 27 Foundation: Turning Tragedy into Camp Safety ReformHail risk decreases for Houston, but heavy rainfall remains a threat
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