Friday, July 10, 2026 — Houston rolled out of bed into full-on steam bath mode, with early-morning temperatures hovering near 79°F and dew points stuck in the mid-70s. Partly cloudy skies to start will give way to scattered showers and thunderstorms late this morning into the afternoon, with highs pushing near 92°F and not much relief once the sun goes down.
Afternoon Storms And Steamy Heat
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to start popping up after about 7 a.m., ramping up into the afternoon. The high should land near 92°F, and it will feel even hotter, with heat-index readings potentially reaching around 102°F. Winds out of the southeast will stay on the light side, and most storms should be scattered, with new rainfall totals generally under a tenth of an inch. Still, quick-hitting downpours could briefly soak a neighborhood or two, according to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
Beat The Heat
Harris County and city partners have cooling centers open for anyone who needs a break from the sticky heat. Before you head out, call 3-1-1 or check ReadyHarris for active locations and hours. With overnight lows stubbornly holding in the upper 70s and humidity staying high, scattered thunderstorms could interrupt outdoor events or slow down the afternoon commute.
Marine And Week Ahead
Out on the water, boaters should plan for a steady onshore flow around 10 to 15 mph and seas running about 2 to 4 feet through next week. Any stronger storms that flare up could kick wind gusts up to around 35 mph and push seas locally higher. Deeper Gulf moisture will keep daily rain chances in the 30 to 60 percent range through the weekend and into Monday and Tuesday (July 13–14), with the southern half of the region most likely to see the most widespread coverage. Conditions are expected to turn drier and a bit hotter later next week, according to the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston.
