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First Warning Forecast: Cold front brings showers, storms and refreshing temperatures

Posted at 5:42 PM, Aug 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-23 22:42:06-04

We’ll continue with showers overnight with lows in the low and mid 70s. It will be really humid before the front passes with more comfortable conditions behind the front. Dewpoints will drop into the 60s by Thursday morning. Most of the rain should move out by Thursday morning, but we’re keeping a slight chance.

Thursday will be much more refreshing with highs in the lower 80s, with clearing skies throughout the day.

Looks like the end of the work week will be dry under partly cloudy skies. Highs in the lower 80s. The weekend is looking beautiful with a mix of sun and clouds and slim chances for rain. Expect highs in the upper 70s!

Tonight: Showers and storms (50%). Lows in the low and mid 70s. Winds: N 5-10 mph.

Tomorrow: A slight chance for a morning shower, then drier conditions. Not as humid. Highs in the lower 80s. Winds: NE 10-15 mph.

Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Winds: NE 5-10 mph.

Weather & Health 

Pollen: Moderate (Ragweed, Grasses)

UV Index: 9 (Very High)

Air Quality: Good (Code Green)

Mosquitoes: Extreme

Tropical Update

Hurricane Hunter aircraft finds that Harvey has not strengthened. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 2 mph. On the forecast track, Harvey should be approaching the Texas coast late Friday.

7:00 PM CDT Wed Aug 23
Location: 21.7°N 92.5°W
Moving: NW at 2 mph
Min pressure: 1003 mb
Max sustained: 35 mph

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