Unsettled in the South; Pacific Storm on the West Coast

Showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms associated with a system in southeastern Texas. A strong and cold Pacific storm will produce heavy rain and heavy mountain snow, and strong, gusty winds for parts of the West coast. Gusty winds ahead of this system may produce critical fire weather threats in the North and Central Plains this weekend. Lake effect snows persist in the Northeast.
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Last Update: 353 PM CST Fri Mar 5 2021

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Houston, TX Local Forecast Office

4NM N Galveston TX

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: Light showers and perhaps, a few thunderstorms are expected this evening as a cold front moves through. Gusty north to northeast winds are expected behind the front with seas from 3 to 6 ft possible. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from midnight Saturday through Saturday afternoon. As surface high pressure departs quickly to the east, however, a quick redevelopment of onshore flow will occur by early Monday. This onshore flow pattern will last well into the upcoming work week.

Tonight

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming north 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Bay waters smooth becoming choppy after midnight. A slight chance of showers early in the evening.

Saturday

North winds 15 to 20 knots becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters choppy becoming smooth in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

Sunday

East winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy.

Sunday Night

East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

Monday

East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

Monday Night

Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy.