Houston weather: 100 MPH winds in downtown causes major damage

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

It looks like wind gusts near 100 mph hit Downtown yesterday around 6:35 pm, but actual measured wind gusts reached category 1 hurricane strength. Today, there will be scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible. There is a slight chance for a strong storm or two, but not like yesterday. Beginning this weekend, we're entering a calmer, but very warm pattern. Hot weather is a concern because many people may still be without power and air conditioning.

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Wind gusts near 100 mph hit Downtown Houston Thursday around 6:35 pm, but actual measured wind gusts reached Category 1 Hurricane strength.

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Friday, there will be scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible.

There is a slight chance for a strong storm or two, but not like Thursday.

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Beginning this weekend, we're entering a calmer, but very warm pattern.

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Hot weather is a concern because many people may still be without power and air conditioning.