Houston is set for a warmer Thursday, with inland temperatures expected to reach the upper 80sF while coastal areas remain in the low 80s amid increasing humidity.
The National Weather Service in Houston and Galveston said warm, dry conditions should persist through early next week, with mostly sunny skies and only light winds expected across the region.
Residents with allergies have also been warned that ragweed pollen levels are high. An ozone action day is in effect for Houston, Galveston and surrounding areas, with sensitive groups advised to limit strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon.
Clear skies could provide good viewing conditions for the Orionid meteor shower before dawn on Thursday. The best opportunity is expected between about 4am and sunrise, when the moon is below the horizon.
Subtropical Storm Josephine strengthens offshore
There is no expectation of tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico this week. However, Subtropical Storm Josephine has formed in the Atlantic and is forecast to move north-eastwards away from the United States.
The National Hurricane Center said Josephine was about 265 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Wednesday evening, with maximum sustained winds of 65mph. It is expected to strengthen as it transitions into a post-tropical system.
The storm is producing larger waves and stronger winds along parts of the US East Coast, with minor to locally moderate coastal flooding possible around high tide from the Carolinas to the north-east. Hurricane-force winds are forecast to develop as the system moves away from the coast later on Thursday and into Friday.
For Houston, the weekend forecast remains favourable, with warm temperatures, dry air and little chance of rain. Showers may return next week ahead of another weak front, while an early outlook suggests rain could affect the general period around Halloween, although the timing remains uncertain.
