HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The last week of summer will feature more summer heat and humidity as a heat ridge builds.
We still have just enough moisture around for an isolated storm on Monday, mainly during the middle afternoon hours. Temperatures will get hot this afternoon with highs topping out in the low to middle 90s and heat indices exceeding 100.
Do you expect those summertime temperatures to continue?
Yep. A late summer heat ridge will keep us hot during the last week of summer. High temperatures should remain at or above 90 degrees for the next 10 days. Thankfully, we don’t foresee any 100-degree days, but the combination of heat and humidity could put the heat index into the triple digits. We also can’t rule out getting to heat advisory territory in the second half of the week.
How long will we have to wait for our first fall front?
At least 10 days…if not longer. There are hints that a “baby” fall front could roll in just after the start of astronomical fall on September 22, but we wouldn’t get too excited over those prospects just yet.
What are you tracking in the tropics?
Tropical Depression Gordon and Potential Storm 8 have developed in the Atlantic, but neither pose a threat to the Gulf. Head to our daily Tropical Update page for the latest on what’s happening in the tropics.
