People in and around Houston are getting ready for a big change in the weather, so it’s a good idea to think about what this means and what you need to do to get ready. As it stands, the outlook calls for a variety of situations that need careful attention.
To begin, the upcoming cold nights—especially those that are expected to drop below freezing in places north of the city—remind us that the season is changing. Even though it’s not expected to get below freezing, the clouds are a good reminder for people to make sure their homes are well-insulated and that they stay warm.
Even though these nights aren’t very cold, they can still hurt plants and pets that are outside. So, it’s smart to take precautions like covering plants that are easily hurt and giving pets warm places to stay.
A blanket of clouds can protect you from the cold, but it also produces its own problems. The weather looks like it will be cool on Sunday, with temperatures in the mid-40s. Even though the temperature dropped only a little, it was still obvious because Southeast Texas is usually very warm. This shows how unpredictable weather can be in this age of climate change.
The real worry, though, starts when it starts to rain. The weather report says that showers will start to form late Sunday night and will get heavier over the course of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Because an upper-level low is forming across the dry Southwest, it has been raining for a long time. This is not only a hassle, but it could also be dangerous.
The forecast of 2 to 4 inches of rain across most of the country, with higher amounts possible in some places, makes floods more likely. Worryingly, this is especially true in places that don’t drain well or are already wet from rain. Extreme weather events are happening more often and with more force, which may be related to larger changes in the climate. People in the area need to be careful, stay up to date on local weather reports, and be ready to act on any storm warnings.
Simple but important steps should be taken to get ready for the heavy rain. For safe driving in the rain, make sure that your car’s glass and tires are in good shape. It’s also important to keep ditches and drains near homes clear so water doesn’t build up and cause damage.
While the rain should stop by the end of the week, temperatures are still expected to be above usual. The fact that the weather changes quickly, going from cold nights to heavy rain to better days, shows how important it is to be able to adjust and be ready for when the weather changes.
Finally, the future weather in Southeast Texas is a small example of the bigger problem of climate change happening around the world. It makes us remember how important it is to know what’s going on, be ready, and be able to change to nature’s ever-changing moods. Even though we can’t change the weather, how we react to it can lessen its effects and keep us safe and healthy.