Yeah, it’s hot, but rain is coming back to cool us off again

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This week Houston could register a temperatures in the triple digits for the first time in 2025, but this near-record heat will be short-lived as another round of tropical downpours blows in by Friday.

After the sun rises, temperatures will quickly climb to the low 90s by noon and into the upper 90s for the afternoon. We predict a high of 99, one degree hotter than the 98 observed Monday afternoon. Monday’s high of 98 ties for the hottest reading so far this year.

We’ll have plenty of fair-weather cumulus clouds in the sky, but no rain is anticipated Monday.

Tell me about this week’s heat. Is it really going to be that hot?

Well, this week will likely be the hottest week of summer… so far. It’s nothing too extreme by our standards, but you do need to be careful you don’t overdo it in this hot weather. Wednesday and Thursday will challenge record highs with temperatures of 100 degrees. Heat index values in the afternoon will peak between 100 to 110 each day through Thursday. Houston has not been under a Heat Advisory since mid May, but it’s possible a Heat Advisory could be issued this week before the rain returns. Remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities or exercising during the peak heating of the day, which is usually between 2 and 6 p.m. Signs of heat exhaustion include nausea, sudden thirst, heavy sweating and/or muscle weakness. This is when you want to act fast to avoid heat stroke by going into an air conditioned building, drinking water, and using cold compresses to cool off. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition with symptoms that can include a throbbing headache, loss of consciousness, no sweating, and hot, red, dry skin. It is a life-threatening condition where you should call 911 immediately.

What should I know about the rain chances late this week?

Last week’s tropical disturbance is getting recycled over the northern Gulf, and that tropical moisture reaches Southeast Texas on Friday, sticks around Saturday, and departs on Sunday. At this time we expect the tropical moisture to remain disorganized, but there is a chance it could try to organize into a tropical depression. For now we are predicting scattered downpours starting Friday with another round or two on Saturday.

What’s happening in the tropics?

Pretty quiet in the tropics for now. 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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