Another quiet summer day is on tap for Houston Thursday as a stubborn ridge of high atmospheric pressure keeps rain chances out of the forecast.
Saharan dust spreading across Texas will be Thursday’s most notable forecast feature, bringing hazier skies and potentially more colorful sunrises and sunsets through the end of the week. The plume isn’t expected to be especially dense, but it could push air quality into the “moderate” category around Houston, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Looking ahead, the weather pattern might begin to show signs of change this weekend as the ridge shifts east and atmospheric moisture gradually returns to Southeast Texas.
Saharan dust becomes a big weather story
High air pressure will continue dominating Southeast Texas weather on Thursday, keeping skies mostly sunny and rain chances near zero. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the lower to mid-90s, while overnight temps settle into the lower to mid-70s…