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Hot and dry Thursday with scattered rain returning Friday
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Justin Stapleton, Rachel Briers Briers , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It's worth noting that from a certain standpoint, the region is now past the peak of summer in terms of average highs.
Temperatures in the area are expected to be high on Thursday, with a heat index making it feel even hotter. A slight change is anticipated for Friday, due to the possibility of rain. The current hot and humid weather pattern will continue for a while.
It's worth noting that from a certain standpoint, the region is now past the peak of summer in terms of average highs. Further information about the weather forecast is available from local news sources, including details about the potential for coastal showers and thunderstorms on Friday.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Temperatures in the area are expected to be high on Thursday, with a heat index making it feel even hotter. A slight change is anticipated for Friday, due to the possibility of rain. The current hot…
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