Houston is baking under sunny skies today, with a high near 99°F and a Heat Advisory in effect for the city and surrounding southern counties as heat index values climb as high as 108. The National Weather Service’s bottom line: get your outdoor plans done early, drink water like it’s your job, and don’t linger in direct sun past midday.
Today’s Setup
The ridge that’s dominated our weather all week is finally sliding west, and NWS Houston/Galveston forecasters note a cold front dropping out of Oklahoma is aiming for our area later today or tonight. A morning shower or two is possible in our northern counties, but per the Area Forecast Discussion, those showers tend to fizzle out before reaching the I-10 corridor, so most of the metro — Downtown, the Heights, Sugar Land, Katy — stays dry and sunny with west winds around 5 to 10 mph.
Best Window To Be Outside
If you’re hitting Buffalo Bayou Park, Hermann Park, or Memorial Park for a run or a walk, do it before 10 or 11 AM CT, before the heat index really climbs. Same goes for yard work or mowing — mornings only today. The AFD also flags falling dewpoints arriving behind tonight’s front, so there’s at least a little relief on the humidity front for tonight, even if temps stay warm around 82°F overnight.
Storm And Flood Risk
The Storm Prediction Center has no severe weather outlook for our area today. The Weather Prediction Center does have a broader Slight Risk of excessive rainfall stretching from the Midwest down toward the Gulf Coast today, so keep half an eye on radar this evening if the frontal showers fire up — Houston knows all too well how fast a heavy downpour can flood a low-lying street. Nothing alarming is forecast locally, but it’s worth a quick check before you head out tonight.
Gameday And Events
The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park today and Sunday, with the heat advisory in play for both games — bring sunscreen for the tailgate and dress light. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub, and grab a Houston Astros jersey or Houston Astros fitted cap before you head in. The Houston Texans also open 2026 Training Camp Day 1 at Reliant Stadium today. Looking ahead, The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers roll into The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on August 8 — worth grabbing tickets on SeatGeek now, and a The Black Crowes t-shirt for the show.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light colors, a hat, and sunscreen are non-negotiable today. If golf is on your calendar, an early tee time is the move before the heat index spikes — a lightweight golf bag stand or a Pinemeadow Golf complete set makes an early-morning round easier to haul. Check our outdoor gear deals — right now there’s a UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie for $5 that’s a smart grab for anyone spending real time outside this weekend.
Tonight’s Dinner
This is textbook grilling weather. Fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob — an instant-read meat thermometer keeps you from overcooking in this heat, and a grill brush and scraper set makes cleanup quick. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Sunday climbs to near 100°F, and the AFD says the forecast has trended even hotter for Monday, so the heat advisory pattern likely isn’t done yet. Check the full Houston weather forecast as we track how long this heat sticks around.
