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Houston hits 100 again as a weekend scorcher is on the way
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Justin Stapleton , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 21, 2026
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Key points Thursday afternoon saw a high of 100°, the second time this summer the century mark has been reached. The heat index is predicted to climb to between 108° and 110° due to humidity.
A weekend scorcher is forecasted, with triple-digit temperatures expected. Thursday afternoon saw a high of 100°, the second time this summer the century mark has been reached. The heat index is predicted to climb to between 108° and 110° due to humidity.
A current Heat Advisory is in place until Friday evening, and it is likely to be extended through the weekend and into early next week. There is a small chance of rain on Friday and Saturday, brought by an outflow from a frontal boundary in north Texas.
Further details on the heat wave and forecast are available, including the potential for showers in northern areas on Friday and Saturday nights. The heat wave is expected to continue with no end in sight.
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Category: Local Published: August 21, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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