Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the year, followed by showers for Thursday
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Wednesday could be one of the hottest days of the year, but it'll be followed by some much-needed showers for Thursday.
Portions of Brazoria, Matagorda and Galveston counties picked up a little rain Tuesday with the sea breeze in the afternoon. There was a little more moisture in the air today, but that will be replaced with drier air for Wednesday which could allow for temperatures to be even hotter tomorrow.
Temperatures Tuesday evening will fall form the upper 90s to upper 70s overnight. Wednesday will likely be another bright and sunny one, allowing for temperatures to climb fast into the triple digits. A forecast high of 103 for Houston with an afternoon heat index between 106 and 110. That said, the Heat Advisory has been extended for another day for all of Southeast Texas and is in effect until 7 p.m.
Is there any rain in the forecast?
Yes, and while it may not be a widespread soaker like what we need, we'll take what we can get! A weak front will approach Southeast Texas into Thursday. And with an increase in atmospheric moisture, we'll get a few showers and storms to develop ahead of and along the front. Right now we have a 40% chance for showers and storms on Thursday. Then if this front stalls Friday, this could also bring another round of rain to the region and the best chance for that will be south of I-10 along the coast.
What should I know about the potential for a flash drought?
First, it's important to understand what a flash drought is. This is what we call it when a drought suddenly develops over 1 or 2 weeks of hot, dry weather instead of the usual 1 or 2 months it takes a more typical drought to develop. We are already seeing "abnormally dry" conditions spread across Southeast Texas, and soon moderate drought may return. This means if you want to keep drought-sensitive vegetation alive during this heat wave, you will need to provide the water. You might also consider providing low amounts of water to your home's foundation to help stabilize the soil moisture and prevent movement in the ground that supports your foundation. This is especially important if your soil is mostly composed of clay.
What's happening in the tropics?
We have a few areas of potential development worth keeping an eye on, but as of now there are no immediate threats to Texas. For a more in-depth discussion on what's happening in the tropics, visit our Daily Tropical Update page.
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Southeast Texas
Houston
Harris County
Galveston County
Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties
Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties
Brazoria/Matagorda Counties
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