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HOUSTON – If you’re a fan of classic summer weather, Houston’s forecast is delivering exactly that.
A large area of high pressure remains in control across Southeast Texas, keeping rain chances low and temperatures consistently in the mid-90s through at least the next 10 days. While actual air temperatures will top out around 94 degrees each afternoon, the humidity will make it feel significantly hotter.
Today’s Forecast:
Wednesday looks nearly perfect if your plans involve the pool.
Temperatures climb from around 80 degrees at 8 a.m. to 84 degrees by 10 a.m., reaching 88 degrees around lunchtime and 92 degrees by 2 p.m. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy throughout the day with no significant rain expected.
Of course, Houston’s humidity means the heat index will rise quickly, so sunscreen, hydration, and frequent breaks in the shade will still be important.
The weather pattern changes very little through the next 7 days:
After what felt like two solid months of rain and a region that is no longer in a drought, a strengthening ridge of high pressure will take control this week, bringing hotter temperatures, fewer clouds, and no rain. The result will be a quieter forecast overall, but one that comes with increasing heat and humidity.
Afternoon highs will generally range from 92 to 96 degrees through much of the week, with overnight lows falling into the upper 70s and lower 80s.
While this won’t be an extreme heat wave by Houston standards, the lack of rainfall combined with several consecutive days of triple-digit heat indices will make for a prolonged stretch of summer heat. Most afternoons will feature heat index values between 104 and 107 degrees, and there may be isolated spots that briefly exceed those numbers.
Staying safe in the heat:
Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing if you do head outside, seek shade when possible, and check on elderly neighbors, young children, and pets. And never, under any circumstances, leave a person or animal alone in a closed car.
Plus, as our temperatures hit the 90s, it’s a good reminder of how hot it gets inside your car - reaching life-threatening temperatures quickly. According to Stanford researchers, on a 90-degree day a parked car’s interior can reach 109 in just 10 minutes and 133 in 60 minutes. Cracking the windows make no significant difference in the rate of temperature rise, it can still be life-threatening.
10 Day Forecast:
Looking ahead, the forecast remains remarkably consistent. High temperatures stay in the low-to-mid 90s through the beginning of July, while overnight lows remain in the upper 70s. Rain chances remain very limited for most locations through the weekend and into next week.
A few isolated showers may return around the middle of next week, but widespread rainfall is not expected at this time.
For now, Houston’s weather pattern is firmly locked into summer mode: hot afternoons, warm nights, plenty of humidity, and very few opportunities for cooling rain.