Houston is waking up clear and warm Thursday, with temperatures near 79°F before sunrise and a long climb ahead. The city is headed for a high around 98°F, while humidity could make it feel closer to 106°F during the afternoon.
Thursday Brings Peak Afternoon Heat
Mostly sunny skies will dominate through the afternoon, with only a 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Southwest winds will stay light at around 5 mph before turning more southerly, and no weather alerts are currently in effect.
The National Weather Service says heat-index readings across the Houston area could peak between 105°F and 108°F. That makes the hottest part of the day a poor time for strenuous outdoor work, especially for people who are older, working outside or without reliable air conditioning.
Weekend Storm Chances Finally Increase
Friday looks nearly identical, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 98°F and a low around 80°F. Saturday may be the hottest day of the stretch, reaching about 99°F before a weak front helps spark a better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Sunday brings a slightly lower high near 96°F and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. The rain could offer brief relief, but it is not expected to end the heat, and isolated afternoon storms remain possible again early next week.
Next Week Stays Hot And Mostly Quiet
Monday through Wednesday will bring highs near 96°F, overnight lows in the upper 70s to low 80s, and only slight chances for afternoon showers or thunderstorms. For outdoor plans, early morning and evening will be the more manageable windows, while water, shade and frequent breaks will remain essential during the afternoon.
The updated outlook follows Hoodline's Monday forecast, with the main change now being a more noticeable storm chance arriving over the weekend instead of a completely dry stretch.
