A hot and dry Thursday is expected in the area, with temperatures reaching 98° and feeling like 108° with humidity. Residents planning outdoor activities, such as tailgating before the Texans game, are advised to take precautions like wearing sunscreen and staying hydrated. The average high temperature has dropped to 95°, marking a point in the climate calendar where temperatures will gradually cool for the rest of the year.

However, this does not mean immediate relief from the heat. Rain is expected to return on Friday, bringing more clouds and higher humidity, with a chance of coastal showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Further details on the weather forecast are available from local news sources.