Houston weather: Thursday brings record heat, total lunar eclipse

Houston weather: Lunar eclipse possibly blocked by clouds; Friday showers follow

Our total lunar eclipse takes place very early Friday morning, around 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. CST. But for now, cloud cover looks to be around 50%.

Record heat Thursday

What we know:

HOUSTON - A record-high temperature was set for the city of Houston today. The old record high was 88°.

Friday will be another afternoon in the mid-80s but record highs are next expected. More humidity and warm temperatures remain in the forecast until a weak cold front arrives this weekend.

Partly cloudy for lunar eclipse

Big picture view:

Our total lunar eclipse takes place late Thursday night through very early Friday (approximately 1:30am - 2:30am), but for now, cloud cover looks to be around 50%. Skies could even be more obscured near the coast. So, it may be difficult to see the faint light from the shadowed moon through breaks in the clouds.

Peak viewing will be at 1:58am. Expect clouds to be increasing throughout the overnight, so things may seem clear early on but become overcast by Friday sunrise.

Weekend Outlook

What's next:

Looking ahead, the weekend forecast appears nice, with highs near 80° and mostly sunny skies. While a slight chance of scattered showers could linger through early Saturday, most areas should remain dry, making it great for more rodeo time.