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Cold Front Sweeps Into Southeast Texas With Gusty Winds and a Fast Temperature Drop

The burst of cold looks brief, with early Monday wind peaks followed by a return to near 70 by New Year’s Day.

Overview

  • Wind advisory runs through Monday for areas west and south of Houston, including Galveston and coastal Harris County, with morning gusts near 35 mph and higher along the coast.
  • Temperatures hold in the 40s to low 50s Monday, with wind chills dipping into the mid-30s during the morning commute before winds ease later in the day.
  • Near-freezing readings are possible in colder outlying areas by Wednesday morning under clear skies and calm winds, though a widespread freeze is not expected in Houston.
  • Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms accompany the front, with the severe risk focused well to the northeast of Southeast Texas.
  • Marine hazards include a gale watch from midnight to 6 p.m. Monday, and a warming trend brings highs to the upper 60s Thursday and well into the 70s by Friday and Saturday.