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Houston forecast: Humidity slowly returns

Pollen levels on the rise!

HOUSTON — Mid 90s this afternoon have felt like the low 100s and they'll feel that way again for our Friday.

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We will also add in a 30% chance for a downpour, with a better rain chance arriving Monday morning. 

The rain from this past weekend and the abundance of sunshine is making pollen levels spike. 

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While the Gulf of Mexico remains void of any tropical activity the Atlantic basin in general is still quite busy. One named storm, Hurricane Nigel and 2 waves, one of which has a high likelihood of becoming Ophelia, the next named storm. There is also model signal for tropical development off the southeast coast later this week that could become a depression or storm before moving inland over the Carolinas.

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After a dry start to the week, isolated shower chances return again for Friday through the weekend, with temperatures staying a few degrees warmer than normal in the mid-90s all week.

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Houston heat stats

When we look at the stats, typically, going back 30 years, we see our first triple-digit high around the middle of July. 

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Early-season heat waves can be dangerous since our bodies are not yet acclimated to the summer heat and cannot efficiently mitigate its effects. 

Be alert for symptoms of heat-related health issues if working outdoors this week.

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Please, please, please! Do NOT leave children or pets unattended in vehicles for ANY amount of time. Car interior temperatures can become deadly quickly.

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