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Houston weather: Hot, humid Wednesday with late-day storms
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mike Iscovitz , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Temperatures will rise to the upper 90s in many areas, with heat index values reaching 103 to 105.
Today's weather in Houston is expected to be hot and humid. Temperatures will rise to the upper 90s in many areas, with heat index values reaching 103 to 105. Most of the city will likely remain dry, but there is a chance of isolated showers or storms developing later in the day. For more information on the current weather conditions, readers can refer to the latest updates from FOX 26 Houston.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
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