Houston weather: St. Patrick's Day kicks off pleasant week

Fantastic looking forecast

What we know:

HOUSTON - St. Patrick's Day is Monday and temperatures return to the 80s with clear skies. 

It will be hard to complain about the forecast for the week as the weather looks great! 

Isolated chances for rain on Wednesday as another weak front moves across the Houston area. That front once again brings drier and cooler days for the end of the week.

Breezy days start next week

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Calmer winds end the weekend but look for breezy south winds to return on Monday afternoon. The Gulf breezes will blow from 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. 

On Tuesday, the sustained south wind will increase to 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Conditions will feel windy with some gusts as high as 30 mph.

Allergy season continues

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.

Astronomical spring starts Thursday

What's next:

This year, astronomical spring officially begins on March 20 with the vernal equinox at 4:01am in Houston. That's the precise moment in time when the sun will be in direct alignment with the equator. Therefore, everywhere on Earth will experience an equal 12 hours of day and night on Thursday.

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