FXUS64 KHGX 101732 AFDHGX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1232 PM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE... .KEY MESSAGES... - Waves continue to subside today through the weekend, however, a risk of rip currents remains through Saturday evening. - Lower humidity this weekend, resulting in seasonable overnight lows but above normal daytime highs. - Gradual warming trend into next week with isolated rain chances daily. - Cold front on the horizon... generally around Friday-Saturday. Cooler fall temps and higher rain chances possible. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1144 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026 A mid-upper level ridge maintains its stronghold over SE TX through the weekend. As a result, the current weather pattern will persist; hot and dry. A pleasant weekend is on tap, with highs in the upper 80s/ low 90s, and lows in the upper 60s/ low 70s, plus low humidity. Light winds veer to the SE today (breezier winds along the coast), and skies will be mostly clear. Heading into the work week, a surge of Gulf moisture arrives by Monday, increasing humidity. With the increase in moisture and persistent ridge aloft, a gradual warming trend can be expected this week (sorry... I too was enjoying the hints of Fall). With plenty of moisture available, rain chances increase starting on Monday, though the ridge will limit potential. Some showers/ storms could develop along the sea breeze each afternoon, though coverage will likely be isolated in nature. Both deterministic and ensemble models show a signal for a cold front entering the region from the NW next weekend. The real fall temps are on their way! Since it is still pretty far out in the forecast, the actual temps and timing of the front are uncertain. We will certainly keep an eye on things as we get closer to next weekend. MLG && .AVIATION... (18Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 1144 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026 VFR conditions for the next 30+ hours. Light east winds transitions to the southeast later today...then increase in speed during the mid-morning and afternoon hours Sunday. 47 && .MARINE... Issued at 1144 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026 Current observations indicate seas of 4-5 ft and ENE winds around 15 kts. There is a risk of rip currents through this evening. Seas continue to subside through the weekend, settling in the 2-4 ft range. Winds veer to the SE by this evening and remain at 10-15 kt. Sunday evening through early next week, SE winds and waves slightly increase, especially for offshore Gulf waters. Rain chances are minimal today, though a few offshore showers can't be ruled out. This pattern continues through the weekend, and rain chances start to increase on Monday. MLG && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... College Station (CLL) 67 94 70 94 / 0 0 0 30 Houston (IAH) 70 92 72 92 / 0 0 10 30 Galveston (GLS) 78 84 80 86 / 0 0 20 30 && .HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM CDT this evening for TXZ436>439. GM...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...MLG AVIATION...47 MARINE...Bailey