HOUSTON – Monday’s Forecast:
Heat continues to sizzle through SE Texas on Monday. In the afternoon and evening, feels-like temperatures climbed to near 105°.
Although the NWS hasn’t issued a heat alert, stay mindful to prevent heat-related illness.
Drinking water throughout the day promotes BETTER:
- Hydration
- Sleep
- Digestion
- Energy levels
Tips from Catherine Kruppa, a Registered Dietitian in Houston:
- Aim to drink ½ of your body weight in fluid ounces of hydrating fluid (decaffeinated and non-alcoholic) daily.
- Foods with a high water content are great to eat during these hot summer days to help keep you hydrated.
- Some of the highest water-containing foods include watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, peaches, oranges, cucumber, and lettuce!
Rain chances are low but not zero. Monday morning’s commute stays dry. Showers and thunderstorms do not develop until the afternoon and evening. After sunset, rain chances end.
Tracking the tropics:
Hurricane Debby is a category 1 hurricane that will make landfall Monday morning in the Big Bend of Florida.
Remember, the forecast cone shows us the forecast for the center of the tropical system. Often storms are very large which means we can see rain bands far away from the center. This means even locations near the cone will likely feel impacts.
However, impacts will extend throughout Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Expect deadly storm surge and historic flooding likely. Some areas could pick up over a foot of rain this week.
Another tropical wave is developing in the Atlantic. It has a 30% chance of developing over the next 7 days. Please continue to monitor this forecast.
10-day Forecast:
Spotty showers possible Monday but far from a wash out. Most of the next 10 days will be dominated by heat and humidity.
