Rain chances drop off Thursday, then climb again Friday
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Not much rain fell on Wednesday with drier air in place. Even drier air moves in on Thursday, guaranteeing very hot conditions. High temperatures will once again peak in the mid to upper 90s inland and the lower to mid 90s along the coast.
Rain chances increase slightly Friday as a pocket of deeper Gulf moisture moves in. The August heat sticks around. Heat index values could approach Heat Advisory levels in some spots at times.
What can we expect for the rest of the work week?
Rain chances will stay on the low side, ranging from 10-30%. The best chance we have left for a few showers and storms lands on Friday when tropical moisture arrives. Otherwise, expect warm mornings and hot afternoons with afternoon highs reaching into the upper 90s. Feels like temps could approach the danger level of 108 degrees on Thursday.
What about the weekend with the Pride Houston Parade?
It's going to be a hot, humid, and mostly rain-free weekend. A heat dome will begin to settle in across the region over the weekend, likely giving highs a boost into the upper 90s. The heat index both Saturday and Sunday afternoon could peak near 107 degrees. There is a 20% chance of an afternoon shower on Saturday and only a 10% chance on Sunday.
What's happening in the tropics?
Tropical Depression Cristobal will remain a fish storm in the far north Atlantic. A tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa has a 50% chance for development. Another wave in the central Atlantic hac an 80% chance as it tracks roeards the Caribbean this weekend. For a more in-depth discussion on what's happening in the tropics, visit our Daily Tropical Update page.
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