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Houston's heat wave continues with relief expected this weekend. Find out more about the weather changes and tropical updates.

The heat is on! Today, our heat advisory has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning. High temperatures today will exceed 100? in most inland areas with a heat index of 113 or higher, so stay in the AC as much as possible. Today will make the 5th day in a row of triple digits in Houston. When will we get some relief from all this heat? By this weekend, the dome of high pressure over Texas will weaken and an upper-level area of low pressure will move in from the Gulf (not a tropical system), so expect more clouds, showers and some thunderstorms, especially bu Sunday and Monday. The tropics remain very quiet as Ernesto moves quickly into the cold North Atlantic and there are no interesting tropical waves elsewhere. Don't let your guard down, because many more hurricanes are expected as we get to the end of August and through September.

Houston has had several days of triple digit afternoon highs and now there will be an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for Tuesday. This is an upgrade from the Heat Advisory southeast Texas has been under for the past week. So use even more caution if you are working or playing outdoors.

Houston has had several days of triple digit afternoon highs and now there will be an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for Tuesday. This is an upgrade from the Heat Advisory southeast Texas has been under for the past week. So use even more caution if you are working or playing outdoors.

Ernesto is still a hurricane and still causing dangerous beach conditions along the northeast US coast and Atlantic Canada. The current forecast track takes Ernesto near Newfoundland tonight and early Tuesday.

Today on Mondays with Mike, a look at Saharan dust and the unique steering currents that make it a factor in hurricane season. Also, why the season is really just getting started.

On today's Forecasting with Friends we take a closer look at the hot weather in Houston, the continued cleanup after Hurricane Beryl and chow down on some freeze-dried beef.

When you are making your hurricane plans, you know food and water are some of the first things to consider, but knowing what food to buy can quickly become overwhelming with all the options out there. On today?s Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson has an example of freeze-dried meat.

A heat advisory is in effect until 10pm. FOX 26 Houston meteorologist Mike Iscovitz talks about the very hot weather and when you can expect to see a break from the triple digits.

More triple digit days coming at you this week. Look for the Heat Advisories to continue as well with the feels like temps in the 110-112 to start the work week. Stay cool, drink plenty of water and take some breaks if you are working or play outdoors. Isolated rain is possible but overall coverage remains low.

Ernesto was a Tropical Storm Saturday night, but Sunday afternoon sees it back to hurricane strength. Swells generated by Ernesto are affecting portions of the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions are likely to continue in these areas during the next couple of days

HEAT ADVISORIES remain in the forecast with afternoon highs forecast in the triple digits for the next several days. The feels like temps will continue to climb up to 110-112 so plan to stay safe outdoors. As the heat stays high, the rain chances stay low for this week.

Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall on the island of Bermuda on Saturday morning. This storm is slow moving now but will speed up on Sunday.

Another Heat Advisory is in effect for SE Texas. Feels like temperatures could reach up to 112 degrees. Take it easy out there, drink lots of water and take breaks inside the shade. This heat continues next week with mostly dry conditions. Hurricane Ernesto passed by Bermuda this morning and will stay out to sea before it dissipates next week. All else is quiet in the tropics for now! The peak of the hurricane season is next month and we will likely see tropical activity increase soon. Stay up to date with the latest in the tropics by downloading the FOX Local app.

We hit 99? in many locations again today and yes, more high heat and humidity are on the way this weekend. A heat advisory has been extended area wide through at least Saturday evening. Highs this weekend will get close to 100? inland and in the mid 90s along the coast. Don?t be surprised to see a few afternoon storms, but they should be relatively small and short-lived. Beyond this weekend, we?ll stay hot next week, but there may be a slight pattern change to being slightly more cloud cover, a few more showers and highs ?only? in the mid 90s by mid to late next week.