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Dangerous heat grips Houston with triple-digit heat dome locked in
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Justin Stapleton , as published by Click2Houston General
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Temperatures are forecast to reach around 100 degrees on Wednesday, with heat index values climbing even higher.
A period of extreme heat is expected to peak in Houston late in the week. Temperatures are forecast to reach around 100 degrees on Wednesday, with heat index values climbing even higher. A strong high pressure system is driving the hot weather, and it is expected to dominate the region's weather pattern for the next five days.
This will lead to very hot days and humid mornings. The hottest days are expected to be Thursday through Saturday, with temperatures reaching 101 to 102 degrees and little chance of rain. Further details on the heat wave and forecast are available from local weather sources.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Click2Houston General Reading time: 1 min
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