Houston is facing a trend of high temperatures, with the mercury hitting record-breaking numbers that are putting the Bayou City on watch for extreme heat conditions. The National Weather Service's detailed forecast for Houston points to "mostly cloudy" skies turning "gradually sunny," with highs nudging into the mid-90s. Locals will feel gusts that could hit 25 mph today, indicating that while it might get hotter, at least there will be some movement in the air. The National Weather Service forecast also suggests that the night won't provide much relief, with the "increasing clouds" hovering over and lows settling around the mid-70s to high 70s over the next few days.
It's not just the heat that Houstonians should pay attention too, but also the sky. While rain chances remain "low" for the downtown area, there's a "slight chance for storms" to touch down in nearby regions as the weekend approaches. According to a report by FOX 26 Houston, with the heat dome shifting, storms could brush by cities from Austin to Dallas, and might affect outlying areas like Huntsville and Livingston. The humidity, stubbornly summer-like, is set to keep the heat index values close to a stifling 100.
Indeed, Thursday marked the third day in succession for Houston to set a new heat record with temperatures topping at a scorching 95 degrees. FOX 26 warns that the city is "likely" to meet or exceed today's record high of 94 degrees as well, keeping the streak alive and public health officials on their toes. With a possibility of thunderstorms looming after this weekend, albeit a low chance, Houstonians should nonetheless stay vigilant.
Nighttime brings little respite with "mostly cloudy" conditions and lows that seem reluctant to dip below 78 degrees, as laid out by the National Weather Service forecast. As Texas grapples with these intense weather patterns, the call for caution remains a necessary refrain against the backdrop of Houston's sizzling spring.
