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In brief: Rain chances will dial back, and temperatures will go up this week. But really, for this time of year, the heat could be significantly worse in Houston during the daytime. By the weekend much of the area could drop back into the lower 90s. Also, we discuss the …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston will see a decent chance of some showers and thunderstorms today, but beyond this we should remain hot and mostly sunny, as is often the case in August. Also typical for August is an increase in tropical activity across the Atlantic. Which is what we are presently …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston’s high temperature hit 101 degrees Wednesday with modestly drier air. Now, as tropical moisture moves into the region we will see increasing rain chances heading into the weekend. And looking ahead to August, the start of the month appears to be fairly mild as August goes in …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston will see one more very hot and sunny day before rain chances return to the forecast. The best odds for rain come this weekend, but even then we don’t anticipate a total washout. Highs remain in the 90s throughout the forecast period, as is typical for this …
Read MoreEditor’s note: On July 29, 2025, we published a new version of the Space City Weather Flood Scale. The new version incorporates research done by two psychologists at the University of Houston, Steven Paul Woods, Psy.D. and Natalie C. Ridgely, Ph.D. We intend the new version to be more user …
Read MoreIn brief: In today’s post we reveal the new design and content for our flood scale. We have made changes based on research conducted by the University of Houston. Although rain chances will increase later this week, we also anticipate no need to use the new flood scale any time …
Read MoreIn brief: Today’s post discusses the historical depths of summer, which occur over the next two weeks. However, while we will see considerable heat the next couple of days, increasing rain chances should help to take the edge off summer heat through the weekend. Depths of summer Look, it can …
Read MoreIn brief: In this morning’s post we discuss the end game for the tropical disturbance in the northern Gulf, look ahead to elevated rain chances on Friday, and then see what high pressure will bring us next week. Invest 93L As expected, the tropical disturbance in the northern Gulf of …
Read MoreIn brief: In today’s post we take a quick temperature check on TikTok, which seems hot and bothered about the possibility of a hurricane hitting Houston. In the real world, we discuss the forecast for the week ahead, which includes an elevated chance of rain on Friday from a tropical …
Read MoreIn brief: Houston will see less rain and more sunshine for a few days before healthy rain chances return Friday and perhaps Saturday. We are also closely watching the evolution of a tropical disturbance that should move into the northeastern Gulf over the next 24 hours. Although it is likely …
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