Texas starts the morning wrapped in fog as warm Gulf air settles over Houston and sets the stage for a springlike surge.
Visibility has been reduced in spots near Hobby Airport, with temperatures in the mid-50s and humidity near saturation. Patchy fog lingers through mid-morning. Drivers along I-45, I-10, and the 610 Loop should allow extra time where mist thickens.
Skies brighten late this morning. Sunshine gradually takes over, pushing highs near 81 degrees. Light southeast winds keep the air mild and slightly humid. It will feel more like mid-March than late winter.
Fog may redevelop late tonight as lows slip to 61. As March begins Sunday, areas of fog fade by mid-morning. Highs reach 79 with gusts up to 20 mph. The warm spell continues Monday with a high near 80 and partly sunny skies.
Rain chances return Tuesday. A 30 percent chance of showers develops, mainly before noon, with highs near 81. Slight shower chances linger Tuesday night. By Wednesday, moisture deepens and rain chances rise to 50 percent. A few thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon.
While Arctic air pushes across the northern states, Southeast Texas remains under a warm ridge. Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures into early March, reinforcing these spring vibes.
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8 at 2 a.m., so prepare to spring forward next weekend.
Five-Day Outlook for Houston, Texas:
Today: High 81, morning fog then sunny.
Sunday: High 79, areas of fog early.
Monday: High 80, mostly sunny.
Tuesday: High 81, 30% shower chance.
Wednesday: High 80, 50% showers and possible storms.
