Houston-area temperatures to jump almost 50 degrees in one week after freeze

The National Weather Service predicts temperatures in the upper 70s on Friday, just days after freezing temperatures hit the Houston area. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures in the upper 70s on Friday, just days after freezing temperatures hit the Houston area. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Houston-area temperatures to jump almost 50 degrees in one week after freeze 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

The Houston area is in for a Texas-sized temperature jump this week.

After a period of freezing temperatures in the low-30s and mid-20s on Tuesday morning, temperatures will rise to about 70 degrees today and 77 on Friday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

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Temperatures are expected to rise today despite clouds and light rain affecting the Houston area. Residents should get used to the rainfall, as there will be at least a 30 percent chance of rain until Monday.

The strongest storms are expected to hit on Saturday to the north and northeast of Houston, the weather service said.

The weather service has also reminded people to set their clocks forward at 2 a.m. this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time.

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