Houston hits 97° Wednesday, hottest day of the year so far

Houston hit 97° on Wednesday, which is the hottest we’ve had all year! The last time we were this hot was 275 days ago!

Tonight’s forecast:

Tonight we will see mostly clear skies and warm temperatures in the 80s. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 70s.

Thursday’s forecast:

Thursday will be hot and humid with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index ranging from 105° to 108°. High clouds may keep us below heat advisory criteria, but it will still be warm. Please practice thermal safety. A few storms could form this afternoon and last throughout the night.

Remember to practice thermal safety during this high heat. Drink plenty of water and listen to your body.

CPRP (KPRC)

Saturday forecast:

Even in anticipation of the weekend, it will be HOT! If you’re heading to Pride on Saturday, make sure you drink plenty of water.

In the footsteps of the tropics:

We observe two disturbances in the tropics. One is off the coast of Africa, heading west. This has a 40% chance of development.

The other is in the Caribbean Sea. It has a 20% chance of developing as it enters the Bay of Campeche. This could bring heavy rain to eastern Mexico by Monday, July 1. Saharan dust from Africa creates dry air where these disturbances are found. The dust minimizes tropical development by sinking dry air near these storms. This dust will move toward Southeast Texas Friday and Saturday, leading to poor air quality. Saharan dust particles also create beautiful sunrises and sunsets.