Weather

Part of your hurricane supplies should include a battery-powered light. Most people think of a hand-held flashlight, but Meteorologist John Dawson is taking a look at an LED lantern.

So far, there is little chance for any relief from the ongoing heat wave. Today will be day 30 of above normal high temperatures and likely day 9 of triple-digit heat. Rain chances are very slim and it isn't until next week that there is any hope for scattered showers. In the tropics, there are two tropical waves in the Atlantic, but nothing of concern.

No relief in sight with more triple digits and very limited rain chances looking at the week ahead. The Excessive Heat Warning currently lasts until Monday evening but expect that to be extended. Don't let this heat catch you off guard. The forecast has become repetitive, but this is still danger heat outside during the afternoons.

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains in this edition of 'Monday's With Mike.'

No relief in sight with more triple digits and very limited rain chances looking at the week ahead. The Excessive Heat Warning currently lasts until Monday evening but expect that to be extended. Don't let this heat catch you off guard. The forecast has become repetitive, but this is still danger heat outside during the afternoons.

August is when tropical cyclone activity should increase across the Atlantic Basin, but things are quiet for now. Do you remember how many named storms have formed so far in 2023? (this is kind of a trick question)

We've had seven days in a row of high temperatures of 101� or higher, and today should make day eight. There is little relief in sight as each day this week brings limited rain chances and highs above 100�. Activity remains quiet in the tropics other than one tropical wave that could bring rain to the Caribbean by the end of the week.

More nonstop heat in Southeast Texas. Look for high temps to remain above 100? for the foreseeable future. The Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are currently in place for the rest of the weekend but expect heat alerts to continue into the work week. There is a slight chance for an isolated storm to pop up, but no widespread rain in the forecast.

The Atlantic is quiet now but the experts at Colorado State University are expecting things to become active over the next couple months. Have you seen the latest numbers from Dr. Philip Klotzbach and his team?