In brief: Houston faces the slight possibility of some thunderstorms as a cold front pushes into Houston this afternoon, with drier air following. A stronger push of cold air on Wednesday will bring the coldest night of the season for most locations, making it feel more seasonal as we get closer to the holidays.
November will feel more like November soon
For mid-November it is an incredibly warm morning, with temperatures generally in the mid- to upper-70s. We are running about 25 degrees above normal for this time of year for morning lows. And if you’re thinking, golly, I’d like it to be feel a little bit more like the holiday season, you’re in luck as a front will arrive today. A push of colder air on Wednesday will make things downright chilly during the second half of the week. Also, please don’t forget that we’re in the midst of our annual fundraiser, during which your support keeps Space City Weather going all year long. You can find more information here.
Monday
Houston will see scattered, mostly light showers this morning in advance of a front moving in from the west. Highs will reach around 80 degrees, or a bit above. A line of storms should push into western areas of Houston, including Katy, by around 2 to 4 pm. At this time it looks like this line of showers will be falling apart as it pushes into Houston during the next hour or two, but I’m not ready to entirely rule out some stronger thunderstorms and the possibility of damaging winds. Still, the overall threat from this frontal passage appears to be pretty low. The showers will be clear of the area by around sunset or shortly after, with somewhat drier air pushing in. Lows tonight will drop to around 60 degrees.
Tuesday
This will be a sunny day, with moderately drier air and light winds. Most areas should see highs in the upper 70s. Lows will drop into the 50s on Tuesday night, but the more noticeable trend will be stronger winds after midnight, from the northwest. This will herald the arrival of a secondary push of colder and drier air.
Wednesday
Said winds will peak during the early morning hours on Wednesday, gusting up to 25 mph or higher before relaxing during the afternoon or evening hours. Skies will remain sunny throughout. Lows on Wednesday night will generally drop into the 40s in Houston, and this should be the coldest night of the week.
Thursday and Friday
These will be pleasant and sunny days, with highs of around 70 degrees, and lows around 50 degrees with cooler conditions in outlying areas. Humidity will be low.
Saturday and Sunday
The sunshine party continues this weekend, and there are zero concerns for any outdoor activities you may have planned. Humidity will be on the upswing, but still quite a bit lower than is normal in Houston. Look for highs in the mid-70s on Saturday, and about 80 degrees on Sunday. By Sunday night lows will only be dropping into the 60s.
Next week
We’ll start out warm next week, but at some point a cold front should arrive. The timing for this front is critical, of course, with Thanksgiving on the horizon next Thursday, and the possibility of some rainfall with the front. In tomorrow’s post I will dig a bit deeper into the forecast for Thanksgiving Day in Houston, when hopefully there will be a little more clarity.
Ya’ll are great! If you had a mosquito forecast we would be in fat city. It was a brutal weekend in that regard out here!
I’m an outdoors kind of guy. I am covered in mosquito bites. In November. Sigh. There really is no enjoying this place anymore. It sucks year round.
You’re still here? Why? Back in July you said you would be moving away in two months, three months max.
More likely a troll account
Good thought, Heather. Adam is miserable (and probably not just because the climate) and misery does love company (or at least the attention).
I like your game plan, let’s kick these transplants outta here!
Absolutely horrible place in the US
Let me know if you need help packing your carpet bag.
Not sure where “out here” is, but here in Magnolia, there was no sign of mosquitoes. We were outside, off and on, from 6.20am till dusk.
LaPorte excursion this weekend and while there were mosquitos, it was minimal. didn’t even need bug spray.
“Out here” is west Houston in Bear Creek Pioneers Park. Mosquitos are site-specific critters. Low wind, shade and trees are their spot (and my spot). Walk to an adjoining field on a sunny day with a breeze = fewer mosquitos. And their big – pinch them with your fingers big.
Although it was 71°F with Dew Point 70
and Humidity 89%, the morning walk (6.20am) here in Magnolia was pleasant, because of the 3-5mph winds.
It’s currently drizzling out now (7.40), but won’t last long, because it’s a sliver of a rain cloud. Hopefully, we’ll see more. Yesterday, we got about 1.5 hours (not all at once) of a decent downpour.
Can we get some information as to why this front now appears less cold than predicted just a few days ago?
Looking back at November 2023 and November 2022, November 2024 looks much like those past years.
If your referring to temperatures than that is simply not true. It was far cooler last November and the November of 2022. Both of those Novembers averaged below normal. Yes there was about a week stretch of highs in the 80s in early November of 2022 but we had a long stretch of chilly and cold weather during the 2nd half of the month that made up for it.
I saw a longrange forcast map showing that we are going to see well above normal temperatures between the 21st and December 1st so enjoy the 2 day cooldown later this week.
I remember one fall, I was outdoors with my kids (teacher) and this magnificent fall front descended on us in under five minutes – the sky was autumn metal gray (not that spring gray) – the temperature dropped by 20 degrees and we were all laughing and excited. There was so much laughter and happy anticipation. We could barely get lined up for all the happiness.
🌬🍂🍂💜🍂🍂
I love that, Viv. I was probably one of those kids, even if I was not in your class!!