This Afternoon’s Forecast
It is HOT outside. These temps land just shy of the all-time record for this date, which was 101 degrees back in 2018. Temperatures reached 98 degrees Monday, and with the strong high pressure ridge in charge, we’re not expecting anything cooler for the next few days.
Wednesday’s Forecast
Wednesday will be a dangerously hot afternoon as forecast highs are expected to climb up to 100 degrees by the heat of the day. The heat index looks brutal with feels like temperatures ranging from 103 to 106.
High heat continues
High pressure dominates through Thursday, keeping skies dry and conditions hot. Highs Thursday will once again be in the mid-to-upper 90s.
While Houston currently isn’t under a heat advisory, some of the hottest conditions are set to impact areas just to the east, including Beaumont and Port Arthur. The hot high pressure dome extends well north into the upper Midwest.
In Houston, the heat index should reach 104 to 106 degrees—so even without an official advisory, it’s important to stay cool and hydrated.
Late Week Rain Chances:
As the week winds down, the remnants of the storm system we were tracking last week that caused heavy rain in Louisiana makes a comeback. Over the next few days, it will track off of the SE coastline, and eventually steer back into the Gulf later this week.
It may get steered back toward Houston and Southeast Texas by Friday and Saturday.
Its proximity to land makes it tough for the disturbance to strengthen into a tropical system, but rain and thunderstorms are a good possibility.
If it can move over water, which it couldn’t do last week, then it could strengthen. We will watch this carefully for you. Right now, there’s a 40 to 60% chance of thunderstorms from Friday into Saturday.
Tracking the tropics:
The tropics remain pretty quiet for this time of year. This is due to high wind shear and dry air from Saharan Dust across the Atlantic Ocean. Remember, we are only in late-July! Hurricane season ramps up from mid-August to mid-October.
Make sure your family is prepared for whatever comes our way this hurricane season. You can check out our 2025 Hurricane and Flood Survival Guide here.
Your 10-Day Forecast:
Highs in the upper 90s and muggy lows in the upper 70s to 80 degrees are sticking around all week. There’s no serious shift in the heat until those late-week rain chances, so be sure to take care during these intense afternoons.
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