Pleasant mornings and warm afternoons take us through the weekend
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It finally feels a little more like fall in Southeast Texas!
Sunday will be a near repeat of Saturday with a pleasant morning, warm afternoon, lower humidity and lots of sunshine. Temperatures Sunday morning will start in the mid-upper 60s but quickly rise into the low 90s. And while it may not feel too steamy because of the lower humidity, the UV index will still be extremely high with the bright and sunny sky. An Ozone Pollution Watch is also in place for Harris. Galveston and Brazoria counties.
How long will the dry air stick around?
This lovely dry air should hang around for the rest of September and even a few days into October. We'll still have highs in the low-to-mid 90s, but the mornings will be refreshing with crisp lows in the mid 60s. Late next week, humidity levels are expected to sharply rise as tropical moisture rolls back in to bring back chances for rain.
It seems like it's been pretty warm and dry lately. Any concern for drought conditions?
The amount of rain most of Southeast Texas has seen over the past two to three weeks has been minimal, though some areas seeing more than others. Still, much of the region now shows up on the regional drought Monitor with have abnormally dry conditions for this time of year. Houston has only seen about a quarter of an inch of rain over the past two weeks. So while it's not an immediate concern, drought conditions could become an issue if these warm and dry stretches linger into October.
What are you tracking in the tropics?
I'm monitoring an area in the Caribbean with a moderate chance of development that will head into the southern Gulf next week. Head to our daily Tropical Update page for the latest on what's happening in the tropics.
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