Houston residents can expect rising temperatures to 96 degrees as October begins, along with a chance of rain later in the week. Forecasters are also monitoring potential tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico, with movement near Louisiana possible by the end of the week.
Houstonians should anticipate that temperatures will remain elevated as October commences. On Tuesday, the temperature is expected to reach an unseasonably high of 96 degrees, significantly higher than the average of 88 degrees for this time of year.
A refreshing start in the upper 60s to low 70s will be followed by highs in the mid-90s on Monday afternoon. Tropical moisture is anticipated to arrive Thursday through Saturday, which may result in precipitation.
Despite the current lack of activity in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, meteorologists are monitoring the potential for tropical development in the Gulf over the next seven days. Although no imminent formation is anticipated, there is a possibility that movement near Louisiana could occur by the end of the week.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued another air quality alert for the week's start. Houstonians who are allergic or sensitive to air quality should take precautions, such as washing their hands and changing their clothing upon returning indoors, to alleviate symptoms.
The Storm Tracker 2 team will continue to monitor potential tropical developments and update residents on any significant changes as the heat persists.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has recorded 22 people found dead in bayous this year, a higher number than Houston police had previously confirmed and first reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Community leaders in Houston’s Third Ward on Tuesday urged residents to stay calm as they awaited more information about the 15 bodies found in area bayous this year—including six in just two weeks—and pledged that law enforcement would release further investigative details soon.