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Extreme heat expected this week in Houston
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Stapleton , as published by Click2Houston General
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Temperatures are forecast to rise through the weekend, with Sunday's high nearing 100 degrees.
A period of intense summer heat is expected to return to Houston , following the end of a stormy stretch. Temperatures are forecast to rise through the weekend, with Sunday's high nearing 100 degrees. Next week is predicted to be even hotter, with several consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures possible.
Heat index values may reach 108 to 110 degrees, potentially prompting heat advisories as early as Tuesday. Overnight lows are expected to offer little relief, staying near 80 degrees. Further details on the upcoming heat wave are available from local weather sources, including specific forecasts for the weekend and upcoming workweek.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston General ·
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