Houston Heatwave: Why We Haven't Hit 100 Degrees Yet This Year

Current Heat Conditions in Houston

• 🌡️ Houston is experiencing a hot start to the week, with temperatures expected to worsen.
• 💡 While above normal, the current heat is not entirely out of the ordinary for Houston.
• 📌 The most unusual aspect is that the city has not yet reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit this year.

Historical Heat Data for Houston

• 📊 In recent years, Houston has only gone two years without hitting 100 degrees.
• 🗓️ The latest date to reach 100 degrees was September 27th, 2005.
• 🎯 The typical first date for reaching 100 degrees is July 19th, indicating the city is slightly behind schedule.

This Week's Forecast and Humidity

• ☀️ Temperatures are currently around 97 degrees, with a "feels like" temperature of 102 due to humidity.
• 💧 Dew points are in the 60s, which is humid but less severe than it could be at this time of year.
• ☁️ "Feels like" temperatures are only a few degrees warmer than the actual thermometer readings.

Weather Patterns and Rain Chances

• 📈 High pressure over the Gulf is increasing, leading to a decrease in rain chances.
• 🏜️ The forecast indicates a mainly dry stretch, which will contribute to building heat.
• 🛰️ There is currently nothing on radar, and the region is experiencing dry conditions.

Tropical Outlook

• 🌊 The tropics are quiet for now, with no imminent threats expected in the coming days.
• 🌃 Temperatures will remain in the 90s through the evening before dropping to the 80s overnight.