Hot, hot, hot—and we’re not talking about fireworks here

We’re in the middle of summer and anyone stepping outside knows it. The official high temperature in Houston reached 96 degrees on Saturday, and we’re in for more of the same hot weather for quite some time.

Saturday through Friday

Yes, you read that right. The forecast for now through next work week is more or less the same as a result of lying under the influence of high pressure. Temperatures will climb into the mid-90s (a bit lower for the coast) and lows will only fall to around 80 degrees (a bit warmer along the coast).Skies will be mostly sunny with near zero rain chances. Some fairly strong winds will blow out of the south for the next few days, coming in from the Gulf.

On the evening of July 4th, during fireworks shows, expect temperatures in the upper 80s, with mostly clear skies.

Next weekend

Some of the global models indicate the ridge of high pressure wedged over Texas may slide off to the east by Saturday or Sunday. It’s a long way out, and I’m not particularly betting on it, but that’s when I would look for the region’s next chance of rain. In any case we’re approaching peak summer and it’s going to feel like it for the foreseeable future.

Because there’s not much to report I’m taking July 4th off, and I’ll see you on Tuesday morning. Have a great holiday, everyone!