A cold front swept through Southeast Texas last night, leaving residents to face a chilly and breezy Saturday, with temperatures expected to plummet further into the night before a light freeze sets in on Sunday morning.
The region is bracing for gusty winds of up to 30mph, as well as low relative humidity, which could spark wildfires if ignited. A Fire Weather Warning has been issued for many counties west of I-45 until Saturday evening.
However, the cold air may not stick around for long, with temperatures expected to return to seasonal normals by Tuesday and a chance of rain arriving in the second half of next week.
As for snow, it's unlikely this weekend, with only a 10% chance of flurries in Southeast Texas. However, there is a small chance of snowfall along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, where freezing temperatures meet sufficient moisture.
The mercury will drop into light freeze territory on Sunday morning, thanks to a high pressure system from western Canada that's expected to bring dry air and clear skies. While it's too early to say whether any Arctic air will make its way south, for now, residents are best prepared for a chilly few days ahead.
The region is bracing for gusty winds of up to 30mph, as well as low relative humidity, which could spark wildfires if ignited. A Fire Weather Warning has been issued for many counties west of I-45 until Saturday evening.
However, the cold air may not stick around for long, with temperatures expected to return to seasonal normals by Tuesday and a chance of rain arriving in the second half of next week.
As for snow, it's unlikely this weekend, with only a 10% chance of flurries in Southeast Texas. However, there is a small chance of snowfall along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, where freezing temperatures meet sufficient moisture.
The mercury will drop into light freeze territory on Sunday morning, thanks to a high pressure system from western Canada that's expected to bring dry air and clear skies. While it's too early to say whether any Arctic air will make its way south, for now, residents are best prepared for a chilly few days ahead.
. anyway, so the cold front is gonna hit and it's all over before we know it... temps back to normal by tues and then rain shows up in the second half of next week 
, but hey at least we're not expecting snow 
. also, the canadian high pressure system is gonna bring some dry air... sounds good to me 
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. I remember when I was younger and had to shovel snow in Chicago... those were the days! But seriously, folks, it's always a good idea to be prepared for gusty winds and low humidity, especially with wildfires being a risk. Make sure to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and those living alone 
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. It's not fair to spend too much time in cold weather, you know? And yeah, snow is all but ruled out for us, which is a good thing since we don't exactly have the best roads here... slippery situations are no fun at all 
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... sometimes we think we're in control of our lives but Mother Nature just throws us a curveball and forces us to adapt 
... and hey, the fact that temperatures are expected to return to seasonal norms by Tuesday is like a promise that better days are ahead, right? 
anyway did u know that there was a record low of 15 degrees in lubbock texas last week? 
chart time! 
i swear, can't we just have some sunshine and warmth for once?! but i guess that's not happening anytime soon... 30mph gusts tho, that's crazy windy! 
can't wait to ditch these chilly sweaters for some shorts and tees again 
It's not like we've been spoiled by all that mild weather lately or anything. Anyway, I guess it's always better to be prepared for those gusty winds, even if they do feel like Mother Nature is just trying to give us a little "wake-up call". 
On the bright side, who needs sunshine when you can have grey skies and a chance of rain in the future? 
. Anyway, I'm so over winter already... can't we just have a warm and sunny week instead of this cold snap? Oh wait, did I tell you about the new coffee shop that opened up near my place? They have the most amazing cold brew...
I swear, can't we just have a nice, calm winter for once? And what's with the fire warning? Like, can't we just enjoy the weather without having to worry about it catching on fire? 
can't say i'm looking forward to those gusts. and of course, the fire danger is always a concern in texas - gotta be careful out there. but on the bright side, it looks like we'll be back to normal temps by tuesday... and maybe some rain to boot? 
fingers crossed for that. snow's not looking good in southeast texas, but who knows about gulf coast alabama or mississippi?