Hottest day of the year in Houston

Excessive heat warning in effect:

HOUSTON – Tuesday’s is now officially the hottest day of the year, hitting 102° beating Monday by 1 degree. The excessive heat warning has been extended through Wednesday at 10:00 PM. Heat index values will go above 113°. Temperatures lower by a degree or two on Thursday, but it isn’t until Friday that heat indices lower to 100°-105°.

How much longer?

This incredibly strong ridge of high pressure won’t budge through Thursday. By the time we get to the weekend it weakens and gives us a small chance of storms. That should also allow temperatures to be held in check (somewhat) back into the mid 90s.

Tracking The Tropics:

No tropical activity is expected in the next 7-days.

10-day Forecast:

We finally have hope next week. High pressure moves out of the way and rain may move in as we get to the beginning of next week. That should keep afternoon highs a little more manageable, in the mid 90s, and bring back some good showers.

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