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Since the area of low pressure in the Gulf has moved inland, there is nothing at the moment that the National Hurricane Center is watching. Even though things are quiet, it is always a good time to stock your hurricane preparedness kit.

The wet pattern gives way to drying conditions by Monday as high pressure rebuilds.

On and off showers this weekend with the potential for a few storms. How long will the rain stick around? FOX 26 meteorologist Allison Gargaro has the details.

The situation along the Gulf Coast can be described as steamy and messy. A broad area of low pressure will bring occasional rounds of rain with 1-2" in a few spots, but storms should be moving along, so big accumulations aren't expected. That being said, some localized street flooding is possible. Otherwise, it's going to be a like a sauna.

A broad area of low pressure will bring occasional rounds of rain with 1-2" in a few spots

The National Hurricane Center has only a slight 10% chance for the Gulf low near the SE Texas coast to develop, so it's not impossible. But the system is not expected to get upgraded over the next two days since it will have limited time over the warm waters of the Gulf. In fact, it will likely move inland by Saturday. Elsewhere across the Atlantic basin things remain quiet for now. But expect activity to ramp up as we get into August.

FOX 26 meteorologists Mike Iscovitz and Allison Gargaro have been saving stories for Furry Friends Friday. They also check out rain chances due to the Gulf low, and the phenomenon that is "corn sweat."

Mostly cloudy and very humid with scattered storms by midday and afternoon. A few could be heavy. Highs in the low 90s.

Some relief from this intense heat is on the way. With tropical moisture increasing Friday, expect more widespread showers and storms to build in the next few days with the best chance for heavy rain along the SE Texas Gulf coast. That means temperatures will be a bit less hot Friday & Saturday in the low 90s, instead of near 100?.

Rain from the tropical moisture will move to the Houston area Friday and possibly Saturday.

The National Hurricane Center still has a minimal 10% chance for a tropical depression or storm to form in the Gulf by Friday. Regardless of development, much of the Gulf Coast could see rounds of heavy rain as this low pressure system moves west the next few days. The area of low pressure should fall apart over the weekend. But the heavy rain risk will continue through at least Sunday. Stay up-to-date on the latest tropical updates on FOX Local.

In this episode of Forecasting with Friends, FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro explains where named storms are most likely to form during the summer months.