Hot with a few showers possible Friday

ByTravis Herzog, David Tillman, Elita Loresca, Kevin Roth, and Elyse Smith KTRK logo

Friday, August 14, 2026 10:23AM

We're tracking another batch of tropical moisture that should slightly boost our rain chances on Friday.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A slight increase in Gulf moisture Friday will bring a 20 to 30 percent chance of a cooling shower or isolated storm. Any storms could produce brief heavy rain and will favor mainly coastal areas. Ptherwise, typical August heat ahead with highs in the mid to upper 90s inland, with lower 90s near the coast.

What can we expect for Friday?

The best chance we have left for a few showers and storms lands on Friday when tropical moisture arrives. The clouds associated with the showers may keep our high temps in the middle 90s where they should be this time of year.

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 10% chance of an afternoon shower on Saturday with no rain expected on Sunday.

What's happening in the tropics?

Monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic. A tropical wave just off the west coast of Africa has a 50% chance for development. Another wave in the central Atlantic hac a 30% chance as it tracks towards the Caribbean this weekend. For a more in-depth discussion on what's happening in the tropics, visit our Daily Tropical Update page.