Rain chances climbs back up this weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There’s still a small chance for an afternoon downpour on Friday, but there’s only a 20% chance you’ll cross paths with one. A heat ridge will dominate the sky over most of Texas, pushing the temperature in Houston back up toward 100 degrees.

Temperatures will quickly warm into the 90s by noon. Highs in Houston will again peak around 100. There will be less moisture available in the atmosphere for showers and thunderstorms than in previous days, but if a shower does pop up over your neighborhood it could bring briefly heavy rainfall.

What’s in store for the weekend?

The weekend will be hot but nothing extreme for August. There’s a 30% chance of an afternoon downpour this weekend as the heat dome moves away and an upper level low develops over the Texas coastline.

How does the weather look for those going back to school next week?

It’s looking like typical August weather! It will be hot with highs near averages in the mid 90s, and every afternoon there’s a 30%-40% chance for showers and thunderstorms. These storms could impact afternoon recesses and after-school activities.

What’s happening in the tropics?

Dexter has dissipated and is no longer a threat. We are also monitoring two areas of potential development, one off the East Coast and one over the central Atlantic. We continue to see signs that the tropics may become even more active the second half of August as wind shear relaxes across the Gulf, Caribbean, and West Atlantic. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific remains very active. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

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