Houston is waking up to a gray, drizzly Sunday, with light rain and patchy fog sliding across the city, temperatures parked in the mid-50s and some reduced visibility on low-lying roads. A few showers and thunderstorms were possible before daybreak, but drier air is expected to filter in through the day and highs should still climb into the low 70s. Coastal neighborhoods and the barrier islands will feel the punchiest winds, with brisk northeast breezes and inland gusts near 20-25 mph. Boaters and early commuters should be ready for rougher water and slower travel as the morning gets going.
Morning Commute and Coastal Advisories
Lingering showers may hang on until around 8 a.m., then skies should steadily improve, turning partly sunny by afternoon with highs near 71°F. Most spots will see only a few tenths of an inch of new rain, though an isolated heavier downpour cannot be ruled out. The National Weather Service has a Wind Advisory in effect for the barrier islands until 12…..