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Thursday’s Records:

Houston hit 109° which is the hottest temperature we’ve ever seen. This has only ever happened twice before, once in 2000 and once in 2011. Records go back to 1889. Galveston also hit 99° which is the hottest temperature they have seen this summer. Records were broken all across Texas for heat. Around 5PM thunderstorms started pushing through the area bringing tree damage to Kingwood, but also much needed rainfall! IAH saw it’s first measurable rainfall since July 6th.

Friday’s Forecast:

We’ll challenge record highs once again on Friday with forecast highs between 104-106. It may be too hot for the pool. There is a 20% chance for a shower or storm, some of which could be strong. Heat alerts are in place and will likely be extended through the weekend with highs in the 100s through next week. As a reminder, all of SE Texas is in under a burn ban.

Tracking the tropics:

The Gulf of Mexico likely will see a tropical depression or tropical storm by next week. Long range data has this near Florida next Tuesday. The Atlantic has Franklin moving north and two other tropical disturbances that could also form. For up-to-the-minute alerts during our hurricane season, download our KPRC Hurricane Tracker 2 App.

10-Day Forecast:

Next week a front could bring rain Monday and Tuesday. Although we will not get a big cool down, next Wednesday should have lower humidity. Temperatures remain near triple digits through Saturday of next week.