2 weeks Ago By Maddie Taylor Hartley
The transition into spring in Houston this year has brought cooler weather, with the vernal equinox marking a breezy start to the season. The equinox today, when the sun's rays align with the Earth's equator, saw temperatures drop into the lower range, as reported by Click2Houston. The forecast indicated a nearly 15-degree temperature difference compared to the previous day's highs, with temperatures settling in the low 70s.
Gusts reaching nearly 20 mph sustained the cool breeze, with morning temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to low 50s. The National Weather Service also issued a red flag fire weather warning, indicating the potential for wildfire ignition due to dry, windy conditions from 1 p.m.
to 7 p.m.Continuing the outlook for Houston's weather, the National Weather Service has laid out an expectant 10-day forecast that sees the city warming into the weekend.
With the sun returning in full swing Friday and continuing through Saturday, temperatures are slated to reach the low to mid-80s. However, despite the sunny disposition, clouds will loom over Saturday night, followed by increased chances of showers and thunderstorms into Sunday and Monday due to an approaching cold front.As the week unfolds, Houstonians can expect longer days following the equinox.
While rain chances decrease by Monday, the weather is set to clear up, with temperatures rising back into the low 80s. The National Weather Service forecasts "sunny, with a high near 81" for Tuesday, keeping conditions mild as spring settles in across the city..
