In Houston, people are suffering from the sweltering Sunday heat, which comes with hazy conditions and high humidity levels. FOX 26 Houston forecast indicates that inland areas are close to 100 degrees, whereas coastal places remain between 90 and 95 degrees. Difficult conditions are being caused by the “feels like” temperature of 106 degrees in parts of the country.
Such conditions are happening because of an ongoing area of high pressure known as a heat dome, which keeps the heat in place and limits the movement of air. There is a lot of heat in addition to stale, hazy air that is worsened by dust from the Saharan region that remains. This dust is expected to ease later this week, but for now, it makes the sky look dull and affects the respiratory airways, making it hard to breathe.
Monday Forecast
The coming Monday will continue to bring a lot of humidity and heat to Houston. Afternoon temperatures will remain at mid to upper 90s, and humidity will make the heat index go even higher than 100 degrees. Still, the atmosphere could become more unpredictable, which raises the possibility of thundershowers in the early morning and late evening hours.
Areas that are north of Greater Houston, for instance Huntsville and Livingston, appear more likely to experience storms in the morning. Having isolated afternoon or evening storms is common as air gets more humid. These storms are usually quick but may result in gusty winds, plus lightning and heavy rain at a few locations. They might give some respite from the heat for a while, yet the conditions are expected to stay hot and humid on Monday.
Pattern Change Coming Midweek
After many days of heat, a big change in weather patterns is predicted to take effect on Tuesday. Because the strong ridge over Texas is moving, more rain and thunderstorms are expected in Houston at least up to Thursday. The temperatures are going to go down slightly, with maximums going into the upper 80s on Wednesday.
This change will help us get the moisture we need, as well as clear the ai,r since Saharan dust disappears and clouds form more regularly. If rain is expected, there could be a threat of heavy rainfall and flooded streets in some regions that keep getting struck by storms only a short time apart.
Severe Weather Remains to the North and West
Although Houston is steering clear of bad weather this weekend, regions in North and West Texas may face severe storms and could see grapefruit-sized hail, strong winds, and a few isolated tornadoes. These very strong storms do not seem likely for Houston, but they point out how unstable the weather system is currently.
Meteorologists are concerned that, while most severe weather will be seen farther north, Houston’s location close to where the storm travels can still cause sudden bursts of heavy thunderstorms, especially as the weather gets unstable.
Tropical Update: Calm for Now, But Stay Alert
For the Gulf of Mexico and Houston, there are no immediate threats coming from tropical fronts. Even though things are peaceful in the Atlantic hurricane region right now, Barbara and Cosme have formed as tropical storms in the Eastern Pacific near western Mexico. Authorities have said that these storms are predicted to bypass the U.S., but they remind citizens that the hurricane season is young and weather can change suddenly.
Residents are encouraged to review hurricane preparedness plans and stay informed, as the National Weather Service continues to predict an above-average hurricane season in 2025.
Final Thoughts
As Houston swelters through extreme heat and deals with hazy conditions, relief may be on the horizon with increased rain chances starting midweek. Until then, heat safety remains critical. Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor exposure, and check in on elderly neighbors and those without access to cooling. For now, the city continues to watch the skies—and the thermometers—with caution.
