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Tropical Weather Forecast - June 28, 2023
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea are quiet with no tropical cyclones expected to form over the next few days. Area of disturbed weather in SW Atlantic is being monitored for tropical development. There's only a 10-20% chance over the next 2-7 days. Adrian has become a hurricane in the Eastern Pacific but is not a threat to Mexico or the United States as it is moving west.
Houston expecting hot sunshine on the way
Our heat wave is expected to continue for the rest of the week and into Sunday. Early next week, the "heat dome" may move out which could allow Texas to return to normal for a few days with mid 90s.
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Our "Heat Dome" continues to dominate over the next few days with sunny skies and highs in the upper 90s/near 100. Heat Alerts will likely continue at least into the start of the weekend. As the high pressure system continues to gradually shift east, pattern changes are within sight. Look for a decline in temperatures early next week, and some isolated to scattered showers in the mix beginning as early as Sunday through the July 4th holiday.
Houston expecting mostly hot and humid summer days
More hot sunshine is on the way today with slightly less humidity and slightly hotter high temperatures near 100 with 102 possible especially west of Houston.
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Fox 26 Forecast 06/28/23
More hot sunshine is on the way today with slightly less humidity and slightly hotter high temperatures near 100 with 102 possible especially west of Houston. Our heat wave will continue for the rest of the week and into Sunday. Early next week, the "heat dome" will move out which should allow Texas to return to normal for a few days with mid 90s for highs and scattered showers for the 4th of July.
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Heat Advisory has once again been extended and is now in effect until 9 PM Wednesday. That means heat index values of 105 up to 112 are possible for the entire area through Wednesday evening. Do what you can to stay safe in the heat by drinking plenty of water, limiting your time outside during the hottest part of the day and finding the shade when you are outside. It's also best to wear light, loose clothing to be more comfortable in the heat. Intense heat near triple digits will hang around through at least Saturday with some slight relief expected by early next week. The big "Heat Dome" will finally shift east this weekend and next week allowing for temperatures to be a bit less hot. This will also allow for at least a few showers and storms to return to the area. Fourth of July holiday on Tuesday still looks hot in the middle 90s but with a 30% chance for spotty PM storms. Remember to grab our FOX 26 Weather App to keep track of all the weather changes!
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Tropical Weather Forecast - June 27, 2023
Things remain fairly quiet in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean with no tropical activity expected over the next few days. The remnants of what was Tropical Storm Cindy are still churning in the western Atlantic about 400 miles south of Bermuda. There's a 10% chance of redevelopment into a tropical cyclone over the next few days and a 20% chance over the next 7 days. In the Eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Adrian becomes the first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific season.
Houston Weather: Triple-digit conditions continue
Heat Advisory has once again been extended and is now in effect until 9 PM Wednesday. That means heat index values of 105 up to 112 are possible for the entire area through Wednesday evening. Do what you can to stay safe in the heat by drinking plenty of water, limiting your time outside during the hottest part of the day, and finding shade when you are outside. It's also best to wear light, loose clothing to be more comfortable in the heat. Intense heat near triple digits will hang around through at least Saturday with some slight relief expected by early next week. The big "Heat Dome" will finally shift east this weekend and next week allowing for temperatures to be a bit less hot. This will also allow for at least a few showers and storms to return to the area. The 4th of July holiday on Tuesday still looks hot in the middle 90s but with a 30% chance for spotty PM storms. Remember to grab our FOX 26 Weather App to keep track of all the weather changes!
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FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
More hot sunshine and stifling humidity is on the way and should stay with us through the end of the week. A heat advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. today to warn of the increased risk for heat exhaustion, so get in the AC as much as possible. Our next opportunity for rain may not arrive until early next week, so high temperatures could be a few degrees "cooler".
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Actual temperatures are expected to soar to triple digits over the next 5 afternoons with a decent amount of humidity. Continue to drink plenty of water, limit time outside during the afternoon and use sunscreen to protect yourself from sunburn. Record high temperatures are in jeopardy the next few days. There's no rain in sight either until the weekend. So take it easy, keep cool the best way you can and download our FOX 26 WX App for the latest on this major Texas heat wave!
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Houston Weather: Intense, triple-digit conditions continue
Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 9 PM for Houston and the central portion of our viewing area. Heat Index values of 110-115 are likely through this evening. Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 PM for northern and southern counties with heat Index values up to 112 possible. Actual temperatures are expected to soar to triple digits over the next 5 afternoons with a decent amount of humidity. Continue to drink plenty of water, limit time outside during the afternoon and use sunscreen to protect yourself from sunburn. Record-high temperatures are in jeopardy the next few days. There's no rain in sight either until the weekend. So take it easy, keep cool the best way you can and download our FOX 26 WX App for the latest on this major Texas heat wave!