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Houston Heat Advisory: Feels-Like Temperatures Could Reach 110 Degrees Today and Friday
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Anthony Yanez, Justin Stapleton , as published by Click2Houston General
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The advisory is currently set to run through 7 p. The heat index is expected to climb to 108° or higher, with feels-like temperatures potentially reaching 110 degrees.
A heat advisory is in effect due to the combination of heat and humidity reaching dangerous levels. The advisory is currently set to run through 7 p.m. Friday, but it is likely to be extended into the weekend as the heat continues.
The heat index is expected to climb to 108° or higher, with feels-like temperatures potentially reaching 110 degrees. The actual air temperature is also expected to be hot, reaching 100°.
Further details about the heat advisory and the expected duration of the heat are available from the source, which attributes the heat to a strong ridge of high pressure bringing sinking air that gets compressed and heats up.
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Category: Local Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Click2Houston General Reading time: 1 min
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