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Houston weekend weather: Red Flag Warning
This weekend's Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning through Saturday night. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson explains the warning and the rest of the upcoming forecast.
Fire danger this weekend
What we know:
HOUSTON - Houston is under a Red Flag Warning until Saturday evening. Wind gusts could reach up to 35 mph with relative humidity values ranging from 20-25%.
Avoid open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off dry grass and properly discard cigarettes.
Severe risk to our east this weekend
What's next:
A cold front will sweep across southeast Texas early Saturday morning. There is a chance for a few showers and in the eastern viewing area we could see a thunderstorm or two.
Right now, a very small portion of our area is at a 1/5 risk of any severe weather. The showers will quickly move east, bringing a widespread severe threat across the southeastern U.S.
A tornado outbreak is expected across areas in Mississippi and Alabama.
Weekend Outlook
Weekend Outlook:
Looking ahead, the weekend forecast appears nice, with highs near 80° and mostly sunny skies. While a slight chance of scattered showers could linger through early Saturday, most areas should remain dry, making it great for more rodeo time.
Allergy season continues
Why you should care:
Oak pollen is on the rise and will be an issue for allergy sufferers for the next few weeks. Grass pollen is also likely to rise this week and next.
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The Source: Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority