Fewer storms today, hotter weather builds into the weekend

HOUSTON (CW39) – Southeast Texas is turning the corner after several wet days.

A few isolated thunderstorms are still possible today, mainly west of I-45, but coverage is lower than earlier this week.

Need to know

  • Fewer storms today, only isolated afternoon thunderstorms expected, mainly west of I-45
  • Highs reach the low 90s, but it will feel closer to 102 this afternoon
  • Rain chances continue to drop Friday, then hotter weather builds in for the weekend
  • Saharan dust stays around through Sunday, with the thicker haze most noticeable Friday and Saturday
  • In the Atlantic, there are two low-end areas to watch, but nothing is threatening Texas right now

Today’s weather: fewer storms, more heat

Most areas stay dry today, but a few isolated thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon, mainly west of I-45.

Highs reach the low 90s for Houston, with a feels like temperature near 102 this afternoon.

Rain chances: trending down through Friday

Rain coverage today and Friday will be much lower than the last few days…

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