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This map shows forecast morning temperatures across Central and Southeast Texas Wednesday. Predawn lows of around 80 degrees are expected in Houston, with upper 70s likely elsewhere.<\/p>\n
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If it feels like Houston\u2019s nights aren\u2019t offering much relief<\/a> from the high temperatures these days, it\u2019s because they\u2019re not.<\/p>\n The city has entered the warmest stretch of the year overnight, which means\u00a0mornings will offer little relief from the daytime heat for the next six weeks. As overnight lows struggle to fall below the mid-70s, the weather pattern through the end of the work week will push heat index values, or humidity-driven “feels like” temperatures, close to dangerous levels.<\/p>\n Houston heat keeps highs in the mid-90s<\/p>\n Expect another hot and humid Wednesday with afternoon temps climbing into the mid-90s across much of Southeast Texas. Combined with the humidity, it\u2019ll feel more like 100 to 107 degrees during the hottest part of the afternoon.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n A strengthening ridge of high air pressure over the\u00a0Rocky Mountains will gradually limit widespread storm development through the end of the work week, even though enough Gulf moisture remains in place for the typical summertime weather pattern. That means a\u00a0few showers could develop<\/a> near the coast in the morning before isolated thunderstorms pop up inland during the afternoon as the sea breeze moves inland.<\/p>\n Most neighborhoods will stay dry, so plan for another hot July day.<\/p>\n Houston rain chances increase Friday and this weekend<\/p>\n Although most of Southeast Texas will stay dry through Thursday, a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain possible. Rain chances increase Friday before climbing higher over the weekend.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n TEXAS HEAT: How hot is it where you live? Use the Houston Chronicle\u2019s interactive tracker to find out.<\/a><\/p>\n