Spotty storms weekend

The last weekend of August is upon us and it won’t be as hot as recent days. Highs will mainly be in the low 90s with a heat index approaching 100.

Spotty afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible both Saturday and Sunday, but most areas will remain dry. Best chances will remain in the southern and eastern portions of the region.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days. Hurricane Ida is expected to threaten the northern Gulf Coast as a major hurricane by Sunday evening. The current forecast track has the storm staying east of Texas.

Next week looks mainly dry and very warm to hot with highs in the mid to occasional upper 90.

Latest Forecast

• TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Low: 76. Wind: SE 5-10 mph.
• SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with 20% chance of a storm. High: 93. Wind: S 10 mph.
• SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of a storm. Low: 76. High: 93. Wind: SE 10 mph.
• MONDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 76. High: 94. Wind: SE 10 mph.
• TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 75. High: 96. Wind: SE 5-10 mph.
• WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and hot. Low: 75. High: 97. Wind: SE 10 mph.
• THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and very warm. Low: 77. High: 95. Wind: SE 10 mph.
• FRIDAY: A mix of clouds and sunshine. Low: 76. High: 95. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.
• SATURDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 75. High: 93. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.
• SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 74. High: 94. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
• LABOR DAY: Partly cloudy. Low: 74. High: 92. Wind: N 5-10 mph.