Galveston will see dense fog and severe storms Thursday before clearing up for a sunny weekend. Expect a foggy and breezy Wednesday night, followed by thunderstorms and cooler, drier conditions Friday.
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Galveston is experiencing changing weather. There will be heavy fog and storms, but the weekend should be brighter. Residents should get ready for low vision and bad weather before the skies clear up again.
Wednesday night will be foggy and breezy, with a few showers, usually early in the evening. A dense fog warning is still in place for Thursday, making it hard to see and could cause driving problems. Thunderstorms will form by the afternoon, and some may become strong, bringing strong winds and lightning. There might be some light rain in the morning, but it will be mostly dark and windy for the rest of the day.
The weather will improve as humidity decreases by Friday. Expect some clouds and sunshine, with pleasant weather all day. The weekend looks great, with lots of sunshine on Saturday and some sun on Sunday, too.
With fog and storms likely on Thursday, people in Galveston should be careful when driving and keep an eye on weather alerts. The weekend looks good for a break, with nice weather for outdoor activities.
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has closed the oyster harvesting area TX-5 in Galveston Bay after reef health fell below sustainability thresholds, leaving only two public areas open in the bay as the season continues.
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The Gulf Coast Protection District voted unanimously Jan. 21 to advance preliminary engineering and design work on the long-debated Galveston Bay Barrier System, a $31 billion centerpiece of the broader Coastal Texas Project. Supporters call it critical storm protection; critics question its cost, timeline, and effectiveness.
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A $35 million beach renourishment project on Pensacola Beach is nearing completion, with 1.5 million cubic yards of sand set to be placed along 8.1 miles of shoreline ahead of peak spring tourism. Similar restoration efforts have wrapped up in Galveston, Texas.