Houston weather: Friday to feel more humid, slight rain chance increase

HOUSTON - We're having a slightly warmer Friday morning, with some partly cloudy skies throughout the day. There may be a few isolated showers as highs will be in the low 90s.

More warm temps, bit more humid

Today will mark the 24th consecutive day of above-average high temperatures. After several days of pleasant (even cool) morning temps, the next few days, they will continue to run above average.

Rain-wise, look for a couple of passing showers today through Sunday followed by a better chance for a few storms late Sunday through Monday.

Dry conditions leading to minor drought

A drought is developing areawide, especially for communities west of Houston. Dry vegetation is leading to an increased risk for brushfires, so be very cautious with any outdoor burning until conditions change.

In the tropics

There are a couple of spots near the Gulf that have a small chance for development.

First, the NHC has highlighted some lingering storms over Florida as having about a 10% chance to becoming a depression or storm.

There is a jet stream disturbance that has sparked rain south of New Orleans. Chances look low for an organized tropical system, but it's not impossible. We'll look for some scattered showers locally tied in with that system by Monday.

Elsewhere in the distant Atlantic, there will likely be a depression or storm forming next week, but it's thousands of miles away and the long-term path is uncertain.