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It's a bit warmer this morning and it'll only get muggier as we expect to get some scattered afternoon storms. Highs will reach the 90s.

Tuesday ramps up with a cold front fueling a decent chance for afternoon scattered thunderstorms, especially south of Houston. Rain will most likely hold off until after 1pm, so prepare for the chance for rain after school Tuesday. Unseasonably muggy air will surge in Tuesday, so as another front moves in, it will have plenty of moisture to work with. We should get a decent cool-down for Wednesday afternoon.

Tuesday ramps up with a cold front fueling a decent chance for afternoon scattered thunderstorms, especially south of Houston. Rain will most likely hold off until after 1pm, so prepare for the chance for rain after school Tuesday. Unseasonably muggy air will surge in Tuesday, so as another front moves in, it will have plenty of moisture to work with. We should get a decent cool-down for Wednesday afternoon.

Recent satellite wind data indicate the tropical wave (Invest 98L) located over the eastern Caribbean Sea still lacks a closed circulation, but continues to produce a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms. Compared to yesterday, surface observations suggest the circulation is gradually becoming better defined, and environmental conditions are forecast to become a little more conducive for development as the system slows its forward motion. A tropical depression or storm is now likely to form over the next day or two as it moves into the central Caribbean Sea.

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Stepping out the door this morning, the temperature is a little chilly withs lows in the 50s and 60s. However, as we move into the afternoon it'll warm up to the recent highs of 90s with some sunshine.

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Very dry air along with north breezes keep high risk for fires across our area and much of Texas.

Near the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea (AL98): Recent satellite wind data and surface observations indicate the tropical wave (Invest 98L) currently crossing the Windward Islands still lacks a closed circulation. However both radar and satellite images indicate the associated shower and thunderstorm activity is starting to show signs of organization. The system is still moving quickly westward at 20 to 25 mph and environmental conditions are forecast to become more favorable as it slows down in the central Caribbean Sea by the middle of this week. A tropical depression is likely to form by the middle to latter portion of this week in the central Caribbean Sea.

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The weather forecast for today shows it will be partly cloudy and hot. The temperature is expected to reach the upper 90s during the day. There is a possibility of isolated late afternoon storms occurring.

HEAT ADVISORY remains in place until 8 PM for the southern two-thirds of the SE Texas area including Houston. Heat index values near 108 are still possible this evening which is still in the danger zone. So make sure you are drinking plenty of water, taking it easy in the heat and avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. The good news is that heat advisories are not expected for Tuesday. This is due to the fact that Saharan dust is expected to build into the area Tuesday and Wednesday which will mix in some drier air. Temperatures will still be a bit above average the rest of this week in the upper 90s during the afternoon and near 80 overnight. Isolated afternoon and evening storms should stick around through this weekend. Don is no longer a tropical cyclone but two additional tropical waves have a low shot for development in the Atlantic.

Parts of the Houston area may need a Heat Advisory for Monday but it will not be widespread. That is good news that Southeast Texas is seeing a slight drop in temperatures. Mostly that is because the "heat dome" is further west allowing for more clouds and pop up afternoon thunderstorms. Look for a round of Saharan dust to put some haze in the Houston skies on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, taking it easy in the heat and avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. The good news is that heat advisories are not expected for Tuesday. This is due to the fact that Saharan dust is expected to build into the area Tuesday and Wednesday which will mix in some drier air. Temperatures will still be a bit above average the rest of this week in the upper 90s during the afternoon and near 80 overnight. Isolated afternoon and evening storms should stick around through this weekend. Don is no longer a tropical cyclone but two additional tropical waves have a low shot for development in the Atlantic.