Strong winds and rain chances follow weekend cold front

Early Saturday morning, a strong cold front moved through Central Texas. This brought cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms across the area.

The weather report says some storms, mostly in the Hill Country, could become strong to severe through Saturday night. The Storm Prediction Center says that there is a level 1 of 5 risk for severe weather in some parts of Central Texas.

Overnight, it's likely to rain again, and the temperature will drop into the 40s and 50s. The cooler, less stable weather was worsened by northeast winds that could gust over 30 mph at times.

By Sunday, it's likely to stay cloudy with a few scattered showers. Daytime highs will stay mild, reaching the 60s and 70s most of the time. Winds from the east to northeast will remain breezy. Up until Sunday afternoon, it could rain anywhere from a quarter inch to one inch in some places.

The biggest effects will be west of Houston, but the broader pattern will affect Southeast Texas, bringing cooler air and cloud cover to the metro area at times.

Meteorologists say the active pattern will last until the beginning of next week. Another disturbance is likely to move through Central and Southeast Texas on Monday and Tuesday, increasing the chances of showers and thunderstorms.

Later this week, temperatures are expected to rise again, reaching the 80s by Friday when the system moves out. But there is a chance of a few storms going on over the next weekend.

People should monitor their local weather forecasts and prepare for potential changes, particularly in regions prone to severe storms.

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