{"id":214292,"date":"2026-03-21T12:08:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/214292\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T12:08:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:08:22","slug":"houston-temperatures-could-hit-90-this-weekend-here-are-some-heat-safety-tips-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/214292\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston temperatures could hit 90 this weekend. Here are some heat safety tips to remember"},"content":{"rendered":"

Record-challenging\u00a0heat is expected<\/a> during the final weekend of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.<\/p>\n

Highs could approach 90 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday\u00a0– an unusually warm stretch that could challenge records<\/p>\n

While triple-digit temperatures are supposed to be still months away<\/a>, this weekend’s warmth is an early signal of what’s ahead. Here’s when Houston typically records its first 100-degree day.<\/p>\n

Houston nears 90 degrees this weekend<\/p>\n

Houston is headed for an unusually, possibly record-setting stretch to close out the rodeo weekend.\u00a0Records for both days\u00a0– 87 degrees on Saturday (1907) and 89 degrees on Sunday (1916)\u00a0– could be tied or broken.<\/p>\n

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The same pattern is driving unusually early heat across parts of Texas and the Southwest.<\/p>\n

Afternoon highs will climb well above normal<\/a> – by as much as 10 to 15 degrees – pushing many areas into the upper 80s and flirting with the low 90s. The heat will be fueled by a dry pattern and a strong ridge of high atmospheric pressure overhead, keeping skies mostly clear and humidity relatively low.<\/p>\n

Mornings will stay comfortably mild, generally in the upper 50s to mid-60s, unlike the muggy summer mornings that await us in the future.<\/p>\n

The heat dome pattern begins to ease slightly late next week as a weak front approaches. Temperatures fall back into the 70s and 80s by next weekend. Despite the cold front late next week, rain chances remain minimal.<\/p>\n

\"Houston<\/p>\n

Houston temperatures Saturday will be solidly in the 80s by 4 p.m., according to the National Blend of Models, a composite weather forecast model. (National Blend of Models\/Pivotal Weather)<\/p>\n

What to know about heat safety<\/p>\n

With temperatures climbing well above normal this weekend, long hours at the rodeo could increase the risk of heat-related illness.<\/p>\n

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are among the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States, with symptoms ranging from heavy sweating and dizziness to confusion and fainting.<\/p>\n

HEAT SAFETY: What Texans should know to avoid heat-related illnesses\u00a0– and how to stay safe in extreme heat.<\/a><\/p>\n

To stay safe, drink plenty of water, wear lightweight clothing and take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Try to avoid prolonged time in the afternoon heat, and check on children, older adults and others who may be more vulnerable.<\/p>\n

When Houston normally reaches 100 degrees<\/p>\n

Houston’s first 100-degree day typically arrives around July 19, though the timing can vary widely from year to year.<\/p>\n

In most years, Houston records fewer than 10 days of triple-digit heat. Last year saw eight days at Bush Intercontinental Airport, well below the 45 days in 2023<\/a> and far from the record 46 days set during the extreme heat of 2011\u00a0– which also brought the earliest 100-degree day on June 2.<\/p>\n

Historically, only a handful of years have reached double-digit totals<\/a>, though many of those have occurred in the past 25 years, reflecting a trend toward hotter summers.<\/p>\n

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