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Heat For Now, Rain Later On?

Triple digits continued on Friday with a record high of 102 at Mabry, and a heat index up to 106. Similar heat is expected on the 4th with upper level high pressure on top of Texas. However, it appears we'll see slight rain chances as soon as Sunday...

Futurecast has now sped up a weak cold front, bringing it nearby on Sunday. For now we'll call for a 20% rain chance Sunday afternoon, and with the front stalling, 20% chances continue through Tuesday. This will likely bring a very slight cool down with highs in the upper 90s.

In the meantime, be aware of a hot Saturday with highs near 102, and a heat index near 106. No rain in the forecast for fireworks, with temps in the low 90s at 9pm.

Check out the 8-day forecast for more details on next week.

Drought Worsens... The latest Drought Monitor issued Thursday shows more of Central and South Texas in the exceptional drought. The July/August forecasts suggest very little relief.

However, we do anticipate a turn towards wetter weather by fall as the El Nino returns. Check out the summer edition of our Weather Observer newsletter for more info.