Early Wednesday, June 10, Houston woke up to a wall of humidity. Skies were mostly cloudy, temperatures hovered near 80°F, and dew points sat in the mid-70s, making the air feel downright soupy. By this afternoon, the high should reach around 91°F, with heat-index readings landing near 100 to 101°F in the hottest neighborhoods. There is a slight, roughly 20% chance of a brief shower or an isolated thunderstorm between about 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., but most of the metro is expected to stay dry.
Heat, Humidity And Beach Risks
The National Weather Service Houston/Galveston warns that heat-index values in the upper 90s to low 100s are likely through the week, and officials say heat advisories could be possible later this weekend. Southeasterly winds of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, will keep humidity stubbornly high around the metro. Forecasters also highlight a moderate to high rip-current risk along Gulf-facing beaches through early next week, so swimmers should pay attention to local flags and skip long swims offshore, especially in the afternoons.
Slight Rain Chance And The Commute
A slight 20% chance of rain runs from late morning into mid-afternoon, most likely between about 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Any storm that pops up could deliver a brief but heavy downpour and some gusty winds, enough to slow parts of the afternoon commute in spots. Overnight, temperatures only dip into the upper 70s, keeping evenings muggy and offering little relief once the sun goes down.
Where To Cool Off
Last Saturday the city and Reliant opened 20 "Beat the Heat" cooling centers around Houston; 20 cooling centers around Houston includes Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center (6402 Market St.) among the sites. Residents needing a break from the heat can sign up for AlertHouston, call 3-1-1 for hours, or head to local libraries and parks that are operating as cooling locations.
Quick tips: drink plenty of water, go easy on strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and try to schedule errands for the morning or evening. Check local alerts and the National Weather Service before heading out, and build in a little extra time in case a short-lived thunderstorm decides to crash the commute.
