Weather

A heat wave begins today and the season's first heat advisory is in effect! Be prepared for high temperatures in the upper 90s and low 100s for at least a week and probably the next two weeks. Chances for rain are low with a quick moving storm possible tonight, but overall, expect hot sunshine with feels like values above 105 in the afternoon.

The first major heatwave of the season is here! Summer is still eight days away but we will be feeling that summer heat through the rest of the week! Heat Advisory remains in place for Austin, Colorado, Wharton & Jackson counties until 8 PM. Heat Advisory is also in effect for the Houston area from 1 - 7 PM Wednesday with heat index values up to 110 likely. Take frequent breaks in the shade and drink lots of water if you must work outside. It's also best to get any strenuous activity out of the way in the early morning or evening and avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, Temperatures will climb to near 100 Wednesday and make it up to triple digits Thursday through the weekend. The heat lingers into early next week also. Rain chances appear to be slim to none with a big ridge of high pressure building in.

The first major heatwave of the season is here! Summer is still 8 days away but we will be feeling that summer heat through the rest of the week! Heat Advisory remains in place for Austin, Colorado, Wharton & Jackson counties until 8 PM. Heat Advisory is also in effect for the Houston area from 1 - 7 PM Wednesday with heat index values up to 110 likely. Take frequent breaks in the shade and drink lots of water if you must work outside. It's also best to get any strenuous activity out of the way in the early morning or evening and avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, Temperatures will climb to near 100 Wednesday and make it up to triple digits Thursday through the weekend. The heat lingers into early next week also. Rain chances appear to be slim to none with a big ridge of high pressure building in.

There's a system located several hundred miles south of the SW Mexican coast. It's disorganized at this point but has a 10% chance for development over the next few days. However, it's moving away from the United States. Elsewhere, tropical activity is not expected in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean or Atlantic at this time.

The entire state will be under a heat advisory as temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits.

Some western counties in the FOX 26 area are under a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service. Expect more advisories for the rest of us as we move through this unusually hot week in Southeast Texas. Houston will probably break some afternoon high temperatures as we move into a stretch of triple digits all the way through the weekend. Be safe outdoors in this heat.

The hottest week so far this year is upon us with triple-digit temperatures expected by the middle and end of the week! Humidity will increase also which will mean heat advisories likely to be issued later this week. Heat index values will approach 110 or higher by Thursday and Friday! So that means taking frequent breaks while working outside, drinking plenty of water, and wearing loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. There's a small chance for an isolated storm to clip our northern counties this evening but most will stay dry. In fact, this week's weather pattern features tons of heat with little to no rain. Stay safe in the heat and download our FOX 26 WX App for the latest weather updates!

The hottest week so far this year is upon us with triple-digit temperatures expected by the middle and end of the week! Humidity will increase also which will mean heat advisories likely to be issued later this week. Heat index values will approach 110 or higher by Thursday and Friday! So that means taking frequent breaks while working outside, drinking plenty of water, and wearing loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. There's a small chance for an isolated storm to clip our northern counties this evening but most will stay dry. In fact, this week's weather pattern features tons of heat with little to no rain. Stay safe in the heat and download our FOX 26 WX App for the latest weather updates!

All remains quiet across the Atlantic, Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico with no tropical systems expected over the next 48 hours. However, hurricane season runs through the end of November so make sure to review your safety plan and be ready!

Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the week with a possibility of triple digits starting Thursday. Pollen levels are expected to rise slightly with the heat.

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Get ready for the hottest week of the year and our first triple digits of the season! A heat dome is expected to build over us and this pattern will mean very hot weather and little to no rain. Hottest weather should arrive by the middle and end of the week when Houston will be in the triple digits. Heat advisories are likely with heat index values expected to reach 108+ by Wednesday. This is dangerous heat coming early in the season so take all precautions to stay safe! Drink plenty of water, take breaks in the shade while working outside and avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day if possible.