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Houston’s heat continues to rise temperatures into the triple digits
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Justin Stapleton , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 22, 2026
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Key points Afternoon heat index values are expected to reach between 108° and 112° due to humidity. Temperatures have already reached 100° multiple times this summer.
A heat wave is bringing extremely high temperatures. Afternoon heat index values are expected to reach between 108° and 112° due to humidity. A current advisory is in place until Sunday evening, and it may be extended.
Temperatures have already reached 100° multiple times this summer. This year has seen several days of triple-digit heat, with more forecasted. The number of 100° days is still lower than the record of 46.
Further information about the heat wave and forecast is available. A frontal boundary may bring a small chance of rain, but details are limited.
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Category: Local Published: August 22, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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