Heat advisory and storm threat through Friday
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Severe Storms Wednesday:
Strong storms made their way through the Houston Metro with strong wind gusts reported as high as 97 mph. This has left many without power this morning. If you do not have power make plans for the afternoon when it will be dangerously hot.
Near 100mph gust at IAH! (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Today’s Forecast:
We have a heat advisory today for temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index values up to 110. There is a risk for storms in the afternoon.
It'll be warm and stormy. (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
SE Texas is under a LOW severe weather risk, be weather aware as these storms may bring lightning, damaging winds gusts, and hail.
Future Track Graphic shows a chance for more storms Thursday evening (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Tracking the Tropics:
We are tracking TWO tropical systems in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Bret is forecast to make landfall in the Windward Islands later today. Bret is not a threat to the US. Tropical Depression Four formed at 4AM this morning and will not bring a threat to the US as it will track into open water.
There are two systems, neither is a threat to the US. (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
A storm forming in this area is incredibly rare. Only five storms have formed in the open Atlantic since 1950! Most June storms form in the Gulf of Mexico, northern Caribbean, or southeast coast. There is another wave getting more organized closer to Africa. If you don’t have our KPRC Hurricane Tracker 2 App, now is the time to download it.
Since 1950 most storms form in this red area in the month of June (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
10-Day Forecast:
The rain relief will be short lived today and tomorrow, as temperatures will climb to the upper 90s and triple digits again by next week. Plan accordingly if you are spending time outdoors, take breaks in the shade or A/C, and stay hydrated.
Source: KPRC Click2Houston
