{"id":205682,"date":"2026-03-15T14:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T14:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/205682\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T14:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T14:48:08","slug":"houstons-cold-front-brings-thunderstorms-powerful-wind-gusts-and-a-drop-in-temperatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/205682\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston\u2019s cold front brings thunderstorms, powerful wind gusts and a drop in temperatures."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Houston weather alert March 15-16: Cold front delivers thunderstorms,45 mph gusts, fire weather risks, and feels-like temps across the metro, Katy, Sugar Land, Brenham, The Woodlands, and Southeast Texas. \u2013 Thunderstorms, Strong Winds, and Fire Risk Ahead of Sharp Cold Front: \u201cFeels-Like Temps\u201d dropping into the 30s and 40s by Monday Morning. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to plan your day ahead of the cold front headed our way tonight. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">WATCH:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Happening TODAY: Your weather team is closely tracking multiple watches, advisories, and severe weather risks as a strong cold front approaches Houston, pushing temperatures well below average starting tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Tracking your severe weather threat for today, (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Wind Advisory: Starts this morning at 10 to 6 Monday night.  Expect sustained south-southwesterly winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40-45 mph today, shifting northerly and remaining gusty post-frontal passage Sunday night into Monday. Make sure to take some time today to secure loose items as wind gusts really pick up tonight! <\/p>\n<p>Tracking wind gusts with tonight&#8217;s front (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The shift from southerly to northerly winds behind the front replaces our moist Gulf air with drier air from the north which causes our humidity to drop which increases fire danger as our winds pick up. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Fire Weather Watch starts after our front pushes through: Monday morning through Monday evening<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Winds gusting 25-35 mph (higher in spots), combined with very low relative humidity dropping to 18%, from the shift in winds, creates dangerous conditions for rapid wildfire spread, especially along and west of I-45 and near the coast. <\/p>\n<p>Tracking your fire risks on Monday (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)Now let\u2019s talk about thunderstorms for today and our severe weather risk: <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">We\u2019ll watch for strong winds, the chance for thunderstorms and large hail. <\/p>\n<p>Tracking your severe weather risks for Sunday (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">It\u2019s a question a lot of people ask us when we have severe <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.We\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/weather.We\">weather.<\/a> We use a 5-level system to help tell the weather story, risks and tone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to NOAA and NWS:<\/p>\n<p>Severe thunderstorm risk categories (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Marginal Risk 1 out of 5: Green.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">An area of severe storms of either limited organization and longevity, or very low coverage and marginal intensity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">However, areas like Liberty and Livingston are a slight Marginal Risk 2 out of 5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Slight Risk 2 out of 5: Yellow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">An area of organized severe storms, which is not widespread in coverage with varying levels of intensity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The green (Marginal): Areas indicate isolated, iffy potential: severe weather could happen in a few spots, but most storms will likely remain disorganized and spotty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The yellow (Slight): Areas have a more organized and reliable setup: scattered storms with better structure, increasing the odds of seeing damaging winds, large hail, or even a tornado or two in those zones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">However, neither is a \u201cmajor outbreak\u201d scenario (that would be a 4 or 5\/High risk).<\/p>\n<p>Timing: Could speed up or slow down but as of this morning:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Right now, we\u2019re tracking a fast, powerful front pushing through Houston from 7-10 tonight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">7 pm: The Wood lands, Conroe, Livingston<\/p>\n<p>Tracking tonight&#8217;s front (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">8 pm: El Campo, Houston, Winnie<\/p>\n<p>Tracking the front push through downtown tonight at 8 (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">9 pm: Coastal communities as the front pushes off the coast<\/p>\n<p>Tracking a strong front push off the coast tonight (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">OUR WEATHER RISKS FOR TODAY:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">15% Wind risk for areas like Liberty and Livingston while areas in brown are 5%.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s wind risks as our wind gusts pick up to 40 mph+ (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">5% hail risk for areas in brown for areas like Huntsville, Houston, Livingston and Liberty.<\/p>\n<p>Hail risk for today (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">But thanks to the cold front and the winds &#8211; our feels like temperatures will be in the 30s and 40s. Thankfully, a high-pressure system will warm us mid-week, but make sure to have your coat ready the next couple of days.<\/p>\n<p>Tracking feels like temps in the 30s and 40s on Monday morning thanks to our fronts! (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Houston weather alert March 15-16: Cold front delivers thunderstorms,45 mph gusts, fire weather risks, and feels-like temps across&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":205683,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[80634,80893,17529,56,80894,58,57,80892,80895,80890,78655,80891,17348,12394,18401],"class_list":["post-205682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-houston","tag-brittany-begley","tag-feels-like-temperatures","tag-fire-weather-watch","tag-houston","tag-houston-cold-front-timing","tag-houston-headlines","tag-houston-news","tag-marginal-risk-storms","tag-noaa-weather-risks","tag-noaa-weather-warning","tag-rodeo-weather","tag-slight-risk-storms","tag-temperature-drop","tag-wildfire-danger","tag-wind-advisory"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=205682"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205682\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/205683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=205682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=205682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=205682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}