HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A much drier pattern sets up for us Friday through Sunday as a heat ridge builds over the region. During that time, our temperatures will soar to the upper 90s and may even hit 100 on Sunday, breaking the record of 99 set back in 1980. We also could see some Saharan dust sneak in.
When does the Saharan haze impact us?
A light to moderate amount of Saharan dust will blow overhead on Friday, linger through Saturday, and be gone by Sunday. Yes, it is Saharan haze season, which also means it is now hurricane season.
Now that we’re in the summer months, how soon could it hit 100 degrees in Houston?
It could happen as early as this Sunday. We currently have a high of 100 predicted for the day, which would break the record of 99 from 1980. Houston normally doesn’t register the first high of 100 until the second half of July.
How long will that near-triple-digit heat last?
It looks short-lived at this time. We are expecting a major pattern change next week that will bring back a chance for daily downpours. With widespread rain clouds, high temperatures will likely peak in the 80s on those days when the rain starts early in the day.
What’s happening in the tropics?
At this time the Atlantic basin is filled with a Saharan dust cloud, limiting tropical development. There are signs that something may try to spin up over the Gulf late next week, but it’s too far out to get more specific than that. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.
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