Fox 26 Houston Weather Forecast

A plume of dust all the way from the Sahara Desert arrived in Texas late yesterday and should become more noticeable today and tomorrow. Air quality could be affected today as dust or "particulate matter" levels rise. Expect a condition orange - "unhealthy for sensitive groups" status today, so limit outdoor exposure if you have a heart or lung condition. Otherwise, local weather will be hot and humid to wrap up July and start August as highs reach the mid to upper 90s and heat index values above 105. A tropical wave is approaching the northeast Caribbean and has a decent chance to become a tropical depression by the end of the week near Florida. Due to the disorganized nature of the system, the forecast isn't very solid just yet, so we'll monitor the outlook for any changes. The Euro computer model favors a weak system east of Florida while the GFS model shows a small low possible near the Florida Gulf Coast.