Houston weather: Wednesday highs in 90s, drought conditions are developing

Houston weather: Hot Wednesday, watching drought conditions

JD doesn't like referring to the weather as "summer-like" but there's no other way to put it! It'll be a hot Wednesday afternoon with highs in the low 90s. There is a chance of some isolated rain. Also, if you're outside ragweed levels are high for those who suffer from allergies.

HOUSTON - We don't like referring to the weather as "summer-like" in October, but there's no other way to put it! It'll be a hot Wednesday afternoon with highs in the low 90s. Also, ragweed levels are high for those who suffer from allergies.

More warm temperatures and increase in moisture

Houston saw a record high temperature on Tuesday afternoon. Today looks to be another above average day with highs in the low 90s and upper 80s for southeast Texas.

Prepare for temperatures to remain warm for October for all your outdoor plans this week. The rain chances are slim. Look for a few showers for the afternoon and evening through Wednesday.

Dry conditions leading to minor drought

Drought conditions are developing in the state and areawide and communities west of Houston are finding themselves in moderate drought conditions. Houston proper is not yet in a drought, but it is dry. Dry vegetation is leading to an increased risk for brushfires, so be very cautious with any outdoor burning until conditions change.

Some counties in the FOX26 area are now under a burn ban. Lower humidity values also lead to an increase in fire danger. An update to the drought monitor will come out Thursday morning which will likely put more areas across Southeast Texas in drought conditions.

In the tropics

The National Hurricane Center has named the tenth storm of the Atlantic season. Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Central Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane by the end of the week.

Another tropical wave that was near the Yucatan peninsula is tracking into the southern Gulf. It does not appear to be a threat to Houston, but we will be watching it closely. It is projected to continue tracking west into southern Mexico, bringing heavy rain, gusty wind and the threat for flooding.