In brief: Houston’s overall pattern appears to be set for the next 10 days. We’ll be breezy, warm, and humid for the rest of this week, with the potential for some thunderstorms on Saturday as a strong front rumbles through. Then, next week looks quite a bit cooler with the potential for some nights in the 40s. Also, we’re introducing an exciting new product for younger readers. Check that out at the end of today’s post.
Tuesday
We are seeing patchy fog this morning, and that’s an indication that conditions are fairly muggy outside. It also means that winds are fairly light, but that will soon change. Beginning this afternoon winds will pick up from the south at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph or so. We’re going to see fairly gusty conditions over the region for the rest of the week as a fairly tight gradient sets up. As for temperatures, we’re probably going to hold in the low- to mid-80s today, depending on the extent of cloud cover. Lows tonight will only drop into the lower 70s, so very muggy for early April.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
The second half of the work week will bring similar, but still warmer conditions. Each day will see a mixture of sunshine and clouds, with high temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to around 90 degrees. Nights will be warm and muggy. As noted above, each day will be feature a pronounced southerly wind. We cannot rule out some scattered showers on Friday afternoon or evening, but at this point it appears likely that rain will hold off until Saturday.
Saturday
Speaking of Saturday, there’s the possibility of some strong thunderstorms to go along with a frontal passage. This will be a rather strong front for April, so the setup for severe weather will be in place, but at this point we cannot have too much confidence in the details. In any case, know there is the potential for some storms on Saturday, with details to come. Highs likely will reach the mid-80s, but again this is dependent upon the timing of the front. Some showers may linger into Saturday night, when lows drop into the 50s.
Sunday
I expect some clouds to linger on Sunday, and the combination of overcast skies and the influx of cooler air my limit high temperatures in the 60s. Lows on Sunday night will likely drop into the upper 40s for inland areas, and lower 50s closer to the coast.
Next week
Much of next week looks sunny and cooler, with highs in the upper 60s to 70s, and nights in the 40s and 50s. We’ll probably be back in the 80s by Thursday or so, but humidity levels should remain relatively low. Enjoy the dry air, as it is not clear how much more we’re going to see this spring.
Introducing Hype+
Today I’m excited to announce a new product from Space City Weather that we’re calling Hype+. Although anyone may become a member of the Hype+ community, we’re targeting this service at younger readers who want a faster-paced forecast. We are well aware that many people in their teens and twenties are far less accustomed to reading longer stories and posts online. We typically write 500 to 1,000 words per update. Matt, bless his heart, sometimes writes half a novel.
That’s why we’re introducing Hype+ today. This is a version of Space City Weather available exclusively in select apps, including Roblox, TikTok, Snapchat, and Bumble. Through a partnership with OpenAI, a special WeatherBot will summarize each post in an anime video that is 30 seconds or less.
Because younger people generally appreciate controversial or visually stimulating content, this Bot will be trained to sensationalize our posts with explosions, hurricanes, and derechos of every shape and size. Updates will automatically be inserted into your feed. Subscribers will recognize it as a post from Space City Weather because each update will be preceded by the word BREAKING with lots of exclamation points and emojis.
If you’re interested in Hype+, the service can be purchased for $4.01 a month, and at that price you’d be a fool not to take us up on it!
Eexxcellent!
Almost got me! Keep up the good work.
I’m so excited for Hype+! Finally a product that puts you on par with the rest of the sensationalist weather media! You chose a great day to release it!
“April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.”
– Mark Twain
As the summer draws near it would be foolish not to fully take in these wonderful April days with highs in the 60’s and 70’s and lows in the 40’s and 50’s.
Love it! Thank you for making me laugh out loud!
I think Hype+ is an excellent way to drive youth engagement, but while I applaud using sensationalism in this way, I hope you will also use this powerful tool to focus on serious questions that face us every day, such as whether to evacuate Katy
April Fool. Well done!!
Chalk up at least 1 sucker. I really need to go back to fully leaded coffee because I totally fell for Hype+ . And I like young (to me anyone under middle aged) Matt’s novellas.
You got me with the Hype+! I am now officially an April Fool.
I saw what you did there! Good Job!!
😂 Love HYPE+ 🤣😂 So glad that next week’s cool temps are no joke, though. You guys are the best. Happy April Fool’s Day!
It took me a while to get over the shock. Then, I came across a post focused on the seizure and deportation of monarch butterflies heading north, and realized: the cost of $4.01 is as genius as the rest of the announcement. Thanks for the laugh!
Here to support Matt’s writerly ambitions. 🙂
Ha! Good one! Like the price point. I assume it’s only good for today?
Thank heavens for smarter commenters…I was totally believing in HYPE+!
I must be tired because I fell for Hype+ until I got to the comments section. This morning I told my 8-year-old it was April Fool’s Day. Immediately, he said, “You have a bug in your hair.” I started patting my head to squash any wayward mosquitos, and he burst out, “April Fool’s!”
Matt, thank you for your novellas.
There’s a big part of me that would be so amused to see an actual Hype+ post based on your description.
$4.01, boys? 😉 I was about to have an exploding head emoji in reality until I saw that bit…
You had me until I saw the price and it all came together. Excellent!!!!
Haha! What a great post to start my day! You had me going for longer than I’d like to admit!!
Hype… no hype… artificial intelligence… controversial… explosions… subscription fee… humidity…
Call me an April fool, but this sounds like a good idea. Where can I invest?
Here’s hoping you get enough “fools” to subscribe and fund your retirement. Or at least enough for you to buy a pair of carbon plated super shoes for next year’s marathon. Enjoy the day!
As long as the cool front next week isn’t also an elaborate April Fools joke, I will be fine and dandy.
I searched through all the apps and I can’t find Hype+!! Where is it?? 😲😱
Hype+ got me hook,
Line and sinker. What an A-
Pril Fool I am. Word.
Yeah you got me, thanks for the laugh.
Selling the Hype one crisis at a time. The perfect opportunity to be victimized by every crisis whether real or manufactured.
Well played sir
Haha Hypefree is the way to be!!
Hype+ – Priced to perfection. 🙂
Any truth to the month of April being cooler than usual?
El Oh El. Well played!
Yall got me! I was like this is not very SCW but okay you do you I guess lol. Well played!!
That’s funny Eric Berger. My father, Robert B. Orton, the first State Climatologist of Texas, would have really enjoyed the joke. Thank you.
What a splendid piece of foolery that subtly backs up your mission. You had me at the start though. Nice one chaps!
Wow I fell for it, I went to the comments to see what people were saying and then I saw it!!
Well done!!!