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KEY MESSAGES

- Hot weather is on tap this weekend and next week.

- Highs in the mid 90s this weekend, and mid and upper 90s for some parts of the region next week. Heat index values in the triple digits.

- Sparse rain chances with most areas staying dry into early next week. Could see higher rain chances around mid next week with a passing disturbance.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1151 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

Warm weather continues today with ridging in place directly overtop the area, sandwiched between two lows/troughs, one over West TX/New Mexico, and the other a weak upper level low over the NE Gulf. The broader wx pattern hasn't changed drastically, with the ridge overhead expected to move northwesterly towards the TX/OK Panhandle these next several days. Midlevel heights will vary from around 592-596 dam throughout this period, with PWs from anywhere around 1-2 inches. 850mb temps are still forecasted to increase these next few days (reaching 19-23C next week), thus we should see hotter wx arrive as well.

Rain chances are generally on the low end throughout this period, only 20% at most during the daytime hours (mostly afternoon and evening). We could see a jump in pops around Tue/Wed/Thurs next week, as the aforementioned upper level low, now Invest 91L over the NE Gulf, moves westward. Amplified ridging is likely to minimize impacts to SE Texas, though we'll continue to keep a close eye on it (and we'd advise others to do the same as well).

In summary, hot weather and increasing temperatures are expected into next week. Highs will be in the upper 80s/mid 90s this afternoon, climbing to the upper 90s next week. Heat indices will be in the triple digits daily. Rain chances will be low, but still within the realm of possibility. In the absence of rainfall, heat stress is anticipated to be High to Extreme from Tuesday-Thursday with heat index values of 103-109. Regardless, it would be wise to be mindful of the heat. Make sure to wear light, loose fitting cloths and drink plenty of water. Limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day.

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AVIATION

(18Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 1237 PM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

VFR prevail today. S to SW winds should become more S to SE this afternoon. No mentioned of precip in the TAFs. However, we cannot rule out isolated shra/tsra developing along the sea breeze boundary later this afternoon. We will monitor the radar closely in case amendments are warranted. Light winds overnight. Cannot rule out localized MVFR in our northern zones and down around LBX. Some guidance is wanting to place morning MVFR vis in the City of Houston. For now, we think that's unlikely but we will monitor the trends.

MARINE

Issued at 1151 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026

Favorable marine conditions are anticipated into midweek. Southerly winds 10 to 15 knots and 2-3 foot seas will prevail today. As surface high pressure moves into the northwest Gulf Sunday and early next week we should see slightly lighter south-southwest winds and seas further subsiding.

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PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

College Station (CLL) 74 93 72 95 / 0 0 0 0 Houston (IAH) 76 96 74 98 / 0 0 0 0 Galveston (GLS) 82 91 80 91 / 0 0 0 0

HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

TX...None. GM...None.