FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast

Excessive Heat Warning has been extended until 7PM Thursday for N. Liberty, Walker, San Jacinto, Polk, Washington, & Grimes counties. Heat Advisory has been extended until 7 PM Thursday for Houston and all other areas. Heat index values could still be around 108 or higher with temperatures near 105 north of Houston and around 100 - 103 in Houston. This pattern sticks around for at least the next week with no major rain chance in sight. In fact, only a 10-20% chance for rain returns by the weekend and next week. Hot and mainly dry weather continues to increase our wildfire danger and drought conditions. Red flag warnings are in place for Washington, Grimes, Colorado & Austin counties for high fire danger. Most SE Texas counties are under a burn ban so avoid any outdoor burning.