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The city of Houston is bracing for scorching temperatures with the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for southeast Texas. Residents are advised to exercise caution, particularly those who plan to spend extended time outdoors. The detailed forecast for Houston projects a high near 97 degrees today, with heat index values peaking as high as 108 degrees.
As the week progresses, the likelihood of thunderstorms will incrementally rise, with a 20 percent chance after 1 pm today climbing to a 30 percent chance by Wednesday. Similarly, temperatures are to consistently hover in the high 90s. The forecast, according to the National Weather Service, anticipates sunny skies despite these potential storms.
The NWS Storm Prediction Center out of Norman, Oklahoma, indicated a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms in various parts of the United States, including the coastal Carolinas and central High Plains. The Forecast Discussion notes an isolated severe thunderstorm potential in these areas with damaging gusts and large hail as primary hazards.
The outlook forecast underlines the importance of staying safe under the rising heat indexes and temperatures. Advisories are issued to mitigate the effects of heat stress, particularly for at-risk groups and those without access to air conditioning.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of SE TX today. The outlook for the week shows both temps and heat index values rising, and more advisories will be needed. Stay safe out there, especially if you spend extended periods of time outdoors. #txwx #houwx #glswx #bcswx pic.twitter.com/g6xDbrZSWS
— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) August 12, 2024
