Thursday\u2019s Forecast: <\/p>\n
Did you know tomorrow marks a unique point in Houston\u2019s climate calendar? On Thursday, August 13, the average high drops from 96\u00b0 to 95\u00b0. From a climatological standpoint, that means we\u2019re now on the downhill side of summer, with average temperatures gradually cooling for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n
Now don\u2019t get too excited. Houston won\u2019t feel cooler anytime soon. We\u2019re heading into a stretch of hot, humid weather, with Thursday\u2019s high expected to reach 98\u00b0. Add the humidity, and it will feel like 108\u00b0.<\/p>\n
Thursday’s high is expected to be 98\u00b0 with a heat index of 108\u00b0 (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Chance of rain Friday:<\/p>\n
Our next slug of tropical moisture arrives Friday, bringing more clouds, higher humidity and a slight drop in temperatures.<\/p>\n
We could start the day with coastal showers and thunderstorms before storms gradually move north during the afternoon. However, the area of high pressure steering this moisture into Southeast Texas will also limit widespread rainfall. Sinking air associated with the high will work against more organized shower and thunderstorm development.<\/p>\n
For Houston, I\u2019m going with a 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms Friday.<\/p>\n
Slight drop in temps Friday with a chance of rain (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
Tracking the tropics:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been a busy week in the tropics. Christobal formed Wednesday and it will quickly die out Thursday. <\/p>\n
Will fall apart Thursday (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Two more storms in the Atlantic:<\/p>\n
There are two other disturbances we\u2019re watching in the Atlantic. While Disturbance #2 currently has the higher chance of becoming Tropical Storm Dolly, the system behind it has a better chance of becoming stronger and lasting longer.<\/p>\n
Disturbance #2 will encounter incredibly strong wind shear, which should limit its development. At most, I expect it could briefly become a tropical storm, potentially lasting only a day or two. Even so, it could bring some beneficial rain to Puerto Rico, which is currently dealing with drought conditions.<\/p>\n
As for Disturbance #1, long-range computer modeling continues to suggest the system will curve north and remain over the open Atlantic, keeping it away from land.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll continue to keep an eye on both systems and keep you posted as they evolve.<\/p>\n
Two areas to watch. One with a 50% chance of forming, the other with an 80% chance (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Watching Hawaii for tropical impact:<\/p>\n
Hawaii is in the projected path of soon-to-be Tropical Storm Lala in the Central Pacific. While the official forecast from the Hurricane Center currently brings Lala over the islands as a tropical storm, some computer models show a stronger system, with the potential to reach Category 1 or even Category 2 hurricane strength.<\/p>\n
Regardless of the storm\u2019s eventual strength, the biggest concerns for the islands will be strong winds, heavy rainfall and large, dangerous ocean currents.<\/p>\n
Moving toward Hawaii (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)10 Day Forecast:<\/p>\n
After Friday, our rain chances drop to essentially zero. Temperatures will climb back into the upper 90s, and we\u2019ll likely see several days where the heat index climbs high enough for a Heat Advisory to be issued.<\/p>\n
In other words, enjoy Friday\u2019s slightly cooler, wetter weather because the heat comes roaring back this weekend.<\/p>\n
What to expect through the start of our next weekend (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Anthony’s Weather Lab<\/p>\n
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