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Houston heat wave: Temperatures make a run at 100 for multiple days this week
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rachel Briers, Anthony Yanez , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Temperatures may reach 100 degrees on multiple days. The chance of rain is low, at 20 percent, until late in the week.
A hot and humid weather pattern is expected to persist. Temperatures may reach 100 degrees on multiple days. The humidity will make the air feel even hotter. The chance of rain is low, at 20 percent, until late in the week. Further details about the forecast are available. The busiest part of hurricane season has begun, with intense wind shear and dry air currently affecting the Atlantic Basin.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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