Houston weather: Near-record warmth this week

Houston weather: March 22 evening forecast

Expect continued sunshine and unseasonable warmth, with only a slight hint of a pattern change returning later next week.

HOUSTON - Expect continued sunshine and unseasonable warmth, with only a slight hint of a pattern change returning later next week.

More heat records possible

Record high temperature was tied for the city of Houston on Saturday. 

Bush Airport hit 87. The last time Houston was that warm on March 21 was in 1907. 

Hobby Airport hit 86, breaking the daily high of 84 set in 2017. 

Temperatures were well above average again on Sunday with highs in the mid 80s. 

More unusually warm temps are in the forecast as a late spring/early summer-like pattern settles in. The forecasted highs and record highs for the next two days are only two degrees different. So we could see more records fall as we start the work week.

Wildfire danger across Texas

Critical Fire Weather conditions prevail across the panhandle and west Texas today. 

From Amarillo to Midland and into central Texas, there is an increased chance for wildfires to start and spread quickly. Northerly winds will gust up to 45 mph with relative humidity values in the teens.

Dry stretch continues

Rain chances remain very low through the weekend and into early next week.

Our ongoing drought will likely intensify.