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A late-season heat dome will help us hit record highs today in Houston. Today's daily record is just 99? for Houston and only 97? for Hobby airport, so both of those could be broken. Watch for isolated afternoon storms today with the main story being the heat through Friday. This weekend, rain chances rise, so temps could be held into the 90s.

Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9pm for Houston and surrounding areas. Heat index values up to 110 are possible through this evening. Look for more heat alerts possible this week along with temperatures likely reaching triple digits for many areas Wednesday through Friday. Isolated rain is possible Wednesday afternoon with rain chances returning again this weekend. Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the central Atlantic and is forecast to become a major hurricane late this week as it nears the Lesser Antilles & Puerto Rico.

Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9pm for Houston and surrounding areas. Heat index values up to 110 are possible through this evening. Look for more heat alerts possible this week along with temperatures likely reaching triple digits for many areas Wednesday through Friday. Isolated rain is possible Wednesday afternoon with rain chances returning again this weekend. Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the central Atlantic and is forecast to become a major hurricane late this week as it nears the Lesser Antilles & Puerto Rico.

Tropical Depression #13 is now Tropical Storm Lee in the central Atlantic. It is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane by Thursday. It is expected to become a major hurricane by Friday as it crosses just north of the Lesser Antilles & Puerto Rico. This system will need to be monitored closely as it could make it all the way to the east coast of the US next week. Another strong tropical wave has pushed off the west coast of Africa and has a high chance to become a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm over the next 7 days. The remnants of Franklin in the NE Atlantic only has a slim shot to redevelop at this time.

Despite downpours yesterday, we marked our 56th straight day above average and that trend will continue today through at least Friday. Watch for scattered afternoon storms today, isolated rain tomorrow and another chance for showers on Saturday.

Spotty to scattered showers & storms have greeted us for this Labor Day Monday with a few heavy downpours lingering through sunset. We'll do this again for Tuesday with a 40% chance for showers and storms. Then rain chances fall off to 20% for Wednesday and don't return again until the weekend. Temperatures are hot in the upper 90s the next few days with more 100 degree heat Thursday & Friday. Remember if you hear thunder or see lightning, try to head indoors!

Spotty to scattered showers & storms have greeted us for this Labor Day Monday with a few heavy downpours lingering through sunset. We'll do this again for Tuesday with a 40% chance for showers and storms. Then rain chances fall off to 20% for Wednesday and don't return again until the weekend. Temperatures are hot in the upper 90s the next few days with more 100 degree heat Thursday & Friday. Remember if you hear thunder or see lightning, try to head indoors!

Tropics remain active but a few systems are falling apart. Katia has become post-tropical & should fall apart soon. Remnants of Gert are on their last leg as well. But Invest 95-L is getting stronger & will likely be a tropical Depression or storm soon. Another strong tropical wave is coming off the coast of Africa with a medium chance for tropical cyclone development.

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Expect a hot, humid Labor Day with a good chance for scattered storms, so keep an eye on your FOX 26 weather app. A few more storms are possible tomorrow, then back to the triple digits for highs by late this week.

Right now we are more concerned about what hasn't formed yet in the Atlantic. All eyes are on INVEST 95-L!

Scattered showers and storms should make a quick return to Southeast Texas for the start of the week. If you are doing a BBQ for Labor Day, please use extreme caution. The drought has left vegetation dangerously dry. The rain chances should also give Houston a break from the triple digits but more hot and dry days return for the end of the week.

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Our air quality continues to be impacted by wildfire smoke and ozone, so expect hazy sunshine today with a few isolated storms. Better rain chances and a slight cool down arrive tomorrow, and Tuesday so you may have to dodge some rain drops for outdoor Labor Day plans. Remember if thunder roars go indoors! We dry out and warm up again heading into next weekend.

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