Houston weather: Get ready for heat, heat, and more heat!

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.