Tonight’s Forecast:

This evening will be warm and humid. Expect partly cloudy conditions, with a low in the lower 80s. Wind will be from the south at 5 to 15 mph.

Friday’s Forecast:

Friday will be another incredibly hot day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the triple digits. With the humidity it will feel between 104-108°. Make sure you are careful in the afternoon heat as it will be relentless all day. There is a chance for showers that could bring some brief relief from the heat.

Record-setting hot July:

We are on track to set the hottest July on record in Houston, which would extend to records all the way back to 1889! Temperatures have been in the upper 90s to 100+ for all but three days this month. We also set the record for the hottest June in Houston.

The other thing to watch is how many 100 degree days we have this month. 1980 set the record with 18 100 degree days. So far we’ve are at 13 putting us in third place behind 1980 and 1998.

Super Dome of High Pressure Dominating This Week:

The dome of high pressure that brought seven straight days of triple digit temperatures to SE Texas two weeks ago is back. This mid-level dome is not a typical high pressure area. This high pressure sinks the air, that sinking air compresses. Compressed air is a hot air. This kind of pattern is a lot more about physics than meteorology but it all translates to dangerous heat.

10-day Forecast:

The numbers speak for themselves. There is no major relief in sight until next week when the hot high pressure finally gives some way to afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Tracking The Topics:

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