Saturday’s heat with storms will likely bring a break from the oppressive temperatures

After a record high of 106 degrees on Friday, Saturday will be “even colder” due to increased storms in the area today. We still have temperature advisories but the area of ​​concern is mostly west of I-45, and actual highs are expected to be in the 100-103 range in those areas.

Our high-resolution future computer is tracking rain and storms this morning and again later this afternoon and into the early evening. Heavy rain for some of us, with a slight possibility that some storms will intensify with gusty winds and hail.

We have a low threat of severe weather today. Some this morning and then again this afternoon and into the early evening.

Lee is a Category 3 hurricane in the central Atlantic Ocean. This storm will move northwest over the weekend. Longer-term models have Lee heading north next week and not having immediate success in the United States. Currents and dangerous seas will affect the East Coast.

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Tropical Storm Margot formed Thursday afternoon and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean.

If we reach 100 degrees on Saturday, it will likely be the last for the year. Next week, northerly winds will keep temperatures in the 90s and small areas of low pressure could bring much-needed rain from time to time. The last date we reached 100 degrees was September 27, 2005. This occurred as Hurricane Rita passed east of Houston. Dry north winds created conditions to reach 100 degrees.