HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Get ready for another steamy day Friday with highs topping out right around and (for many) over 100 degrees. There is only a very slim chance of an afternoon shower or storm.
Temperatures will remain very hot this weekend. We will be looking at highs around 101 with virtually no rain to speak of. Much needed rain is looking more likely next week.
If it’s heating up that much this weekend, how high will the heat index get?
Great question! In order for temperatures in Houston to get to 101 (or hotter) the air must be very dry. Dew points usually drop into the 50s, and that actually makes the heat index read near or even lower than the actual temperature. So assuming we do get that hot this weekend, it will feel more like an oven than a sauna.
What’s the hottest temperature ever recorded in Houston in June?
The hottest June temperature ever recorded in Houston is 107F on the 29th in 2013.
Are there any other chances for rain?
Rain will be tough to come by in this weather pattern. A massive heat ridge will sit overhead through the weekend. The latest data is calling for a better chance for rain and even cooler temps next week as moisture moves around the area of high pressure and into SE Texas.
Is there anything worth watching in the tropics?
A tropical wave coming off Africa has a 50% chance of development over the next 5 days. You can stay informed on everything happening in the tropics all season long with our daily tropical update.
