Weather

Extreme heat continues across Texas again today and through the extended forecast along with a worsening drought and increasing threats for wildfires. All-time record heat has affected Europe including the warmest night on record in England - and they've been recording temperature records since the 1600s! Otherwise, locally, the forecast stays familiar with highs near 100 and heat advisories through at least Wednesday. A few showers are possible by the end of the week.

Not much changes on the day to day as we prepare for another prolonged hot stretch. Heat Advisories will be likely for most of the week, with Excessive Heat Warnings possible father inland. Wednesday will likely be the hottest day of the week, and though rain chances remain slim our best bet at seeing anything is late week as a trough advances west through the Gulf. At the very least, it looks to increase our cloud cover and dull temperatures slightly. Aside from that, plan for daytime highs within a few degrees of 100 and "lows" firmly parked near 80. Breezy conditions all week long will help some, but heat safety will need to be practiced daily.

Not much changes on the day to day as we prepare for another prolonged hot stretch. Heat Advisories will be likely for most of the week, with Excessive Heat Warnings possible father inland. Wednesday will likely be the hottest day of the week, and though rain chances remain slim our best bet at seeing anything is late week as a trough advances west through the Gulf. At the very least, it looks to increase our cloud cover and dull temperatures slightly. Aside from that, plan for daytime highs within a few degrees of 100 and "lows" firmly parked near 80. Breezy conditions all week long will help some, but heat safety will need to be practiced daily.

The Atlantic Basin remains quiet with no development on the horizon. Meanwhile, in the Pacific we still have Hurricane Estelle and a new area to monitor.

We are back in heat wave mode across Texas with record or near record heat each day this week. In addition, rain chances are very slim, so the drought will certainly worsen. Look for highs in the Houston area to range from 98 to 103 each day with coastal highs in the mid 90s. Next week also looks warmer than our normal high of 95.

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We are back in heat wave mode across Texas with record or near-record heat each day this week. In addition, rain chances are very slim, so the drought will certainly worsen. Look for highs in the Houston area to range from 98 to 103 each day with coastal highs in the mid 90s. Next week also looks warmer than our normal high of 95.

If you noticed milky, hazy skies over the weekend it was thanks to a plume of Saharan dust that has been keeping the Tropical Atlantic very quiet. That should mix out as high pressure continues to build and dominate not only our weather pattern, but the majority of the country is also bracing for above average temps. Be on the lookout for several more 100+ degree days, with heat advisories likely throughout the week. Sunshine will be the dominant weather factor, but we'll also be fairly breezy this week which is good news for wind power and the grid. As for rain? Only the lucky ones will squeak out a very isolated shower or storm this week. However, rain chances might get a boost closer to the weekend as a trough advances west through the Gulf. Fingers crossed!

The Atlantic Basin remains quiet, thanks in part to a large plume of Saharan Dust. In the Pacific, Hurricane Estelle continues churning westward and Darby has fizzled out.

Dangerous heat will continue across much of the US this week with a heat dome building back into the Southwest and its effect on Texas will be strong sunshine, high heat, and very little chance for rain.

The dog days of summer continue to bring more heat and humidity. Another ridge of high pressure is building, allowing for plenty of sunshine for the next several days. Triple-digit temperatures look to return by Tuesday. Make sure you are taking heat safety precautions and checking on elderly neighbors and pets!

Saharan dust has arrived in Southeast Texas making for hazy skies across the area. The Atlantic Basin continues to stay quiet with no tropical activity expected through the next 5 days. Meanwhile, the Pacific Basin has 2 named storms - Darby & Estelle.

The moisture express has left the station, but not before bringing drought stricken areas between 1-3" of rainfall over the past 2 days. It also finally put an end to our 7 day streak of 100+ temps at IAH. Enjoy the 90s, as they are short lived. Another heat dome is building, and looks to return us to triple digits accompanied by mostly dry weather by the middle of next week. That area of high pressure could bring historic heat to parts of Oklahoma, that may see temperatures as high as 110-115. Parts of Europe are also bracing for potentially historic heat.