TURNING SLIGHTLY COOLER ON SUNDAY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS LATE SATURDAY OR EARLY SUNDAY
Partly cloudy and warm today. High temperatures will range from the low-80's in Galveston to the upper-80's on the mainland. Expect southerly winds at 10-15 mph. Tonight should should bring partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Overnight lows will be in the mid-70's. On Saturday, we will have partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures again. Highs should range from the low-80's on the Island to the upper-80's on the mainland. Expect southerly winds at 10-15 mph.
DISCUSSION
Our upper-atmosphere has stabilized, effectively suppressing rainfall chances for the next couple of days. . Southerly winds will gradually bring low-level moisture back into the area through Saturday, so we should see warmer than normal temperatures and increasing humidity levels. A weak cool front may reach the coast early on Sunday bringing slightly lower temperatures. There will be a slight chance of rain ahead and along the front, however, the best chances for rain will be off to our north because of the stable "cap" in the atmosphere over our area.
THE 10-DAY WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS BELOW ARE PROVIDED BY ACCUWEATHER AND MAY OR MAY NOT REFLECT MY PERSONAL FORECAST FOR THE SAME TIME PERIOD
No tropical storm formation is expected over the next 24-hours.
WEATHER 100 YEARS AGO TODAY: The low was 70 degrees, the high 77. No rain was reported.
TODAY'S WEATHER TRIVIA:A muggy morning low of 78 degrees on this day in 2002 brought the Island its second of nine consecutive mornings with record warm minimums.