Now that Bertha is gone, the furnace turns on

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:29PM
Now that Bertha is gone, the furnace turns on
In the wake of Bertha, hotter and drier conditions are expected over the weekend and beyond.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Bertha is no more, and we heating back up.

Isolated showers are possible this afternoon as temperatures heat back up into the mid 90s under a partly cloudy sky. Overnight, temperatures will dip down into the upper 70s, near normal for the time of year.

What should we expect for the weekend?

Saturday should be rain-free with typical July heat in the mid 90s. A pocket of Gulf moisture blowing through Sunday afternoon should be good enough for a 20% chance of isolated showers. High temperatures will climb into the upper 90s.

What else are you tracking in the tropics?

Saharan dust is blowing through the Atlantic, and there are some systems we are watching in the Pacific. Visit our Tropical Update page for a more in-depth tropical weather discussion and forecast.

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