Houston is looking bright and hot today, Friday, July 24, with sunny skies, a high near 93°F, and a heat index climbing toward 103°F — so if you’ve got errands, yard work, or a workout planned, get it done early or push it to evening.
Today’s Setup
The remnants of Bertha slid west overnight, and the National Weather Service says drier air is now filtering in from the ESE. There’s still enough leftover moisture that a stray shower could pop up west of I-45 near Buffalo Bayou and the Katy area this afternoon, but forecasters expect dew points to mix out just enough to keep Houston under Heat Advisory criteria today. Winds stay light out of the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Best Window To Be Outside
Mornings are your friend this weekend. Overnight lows only dip to around 78-80°F, so it won’t feel “cool” exactly, but the worst heat builds between 1 and 6 p.m. Early risers near Memorial Park or Buffalo Bayou Park should also watch for patchy fog developing late tonight into Saturday morning, especially north and west of the metro.
Heat Risk Building This Weekend
Saturday climbs to near 95°F with a heat index around 104°F, and the NWS’s key message is clear: ridging builds in and holds through next week, with highs reaching the mid-to-upper 90s this weekend and near or over 100°F inland after that. Saturday still has slightly lower daytime humidity, keeping it just under advisory levels, but forecasters say a Heat Advisory becomes possible starting Sunday or Monday as humidity climbs. Rain chances are basically nil through the weekend.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light, breathable layers and sun protection are the move — a UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie is a smart, cheap way to cover up for anyone fishing the bayous or bay this weekend. Golfers heading to a morning tee time should pack a golf towel microfiber for sweat, and anyone posted up outside for hours should keep a soft cooler backpack stocked with water and electrolytes.
Weekend Games & Concerts
Houston Dynamo FC host Austin FC at Shell Energy Stadium, with the match window bumping into that Sunday heat build — tailgaters should hydrate early and seek shade; grab Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub, and rep the club with a Houston Dynamo FC jersey or Houston Dynamo FC scarf. Saturday night, Motionless In White brings The Sweat and Blood Tour to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion — pick up a Motionless In White t-shirt and grab tickets before the show. And Fuerza Regida plays Daikin Park, so warm-weather concertgoers will want a Fuerza Regida t-shirt, Fuerza Regida hoodie, or Fuerza Regida hat, plus a portable bluetooth speaker for the pregame.
Tonight’s Dinner
This is textbook grilling weather — fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob while temps ease after sunset. An instant-read meat thermometer and a grill brush and scraper set make cleanup and doneness foolproof, and if you want to level up, check out the smoke tri-tip pellet grill guide for a $10 trick that mimics brisket. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect sunny to mostly sunny skies straight through the weekend with essentially no rain chances. Saturday hits near 95°F, and by Sunday into early next week, highs push toward 100°F inland with humidity rising enough that a Heat Advisory becomes likely. For updates as that heat risk firms up, check the Houston weather forecast and browse outdoor gear deals to stay ahead of the heat.
