Texas starts the morning with a crisp chill, but the air is already shifting. Jackets feel necessary at sunrise near 43 degrees, yet strong February sunshine will flip the script fast across Houston.
Clear skies dominate early, and calm winds are giving way to a strengthening southeast breeze. By late morning, winds increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, Houston will climb to near 71 degrees today under full sun. Drivers along I-45 and the Gulf Freeway may notice brief crosswinds on elevated ramps, but widespread travel issues are not expected.
The bigger story is the steady warmup. Lows fall into the lower 60s tonight, then temperatures surge to around 80 by Wednesday afternoon. South winds increase to 20 mph, with gusts near 30 mph. Patio umbrellas and lightweight décor should be secured before midday Wednesday.
By Thursday, highs push to 84 degrees under mostly sunny skies. That’s nearly 40 degrees warmer than this morning’s start. Friday holds near 81 with bright sunshine. The pattern stays dry, and no rain is expected through the workweek.
Looking ahead, early signals show above-normal temperatures continuing into the weekend and early next week. Highs hover near 80 through Saturday and Sunday, with mild mornings in the upper 50s and low 60s. Spring warmth is arriving early across Southeast Texas.
For now, enjoy the sunshine but prepare for gusty afternoons. Are you ready for 80-degree weather before March?
Five Day Outlook for Houston, Texas:
Tuesday: High 71, sunny, gusts to 25 mph
Wednesday: High 80, mostly sunny, gusts to 30 mph
Thursday: High 84, mostly sunny
Friday: High 81, sunny
Saturday: High 80, sunny
