Moving into the Fourth of July weekend, Fort Bend County may see at least some relief from triple-digit temperatures with a 40 percent chance for afternoon showers.
SHOWERS IN THE FORECAST – Moving into the Fourth of July weekend, Fort Bend County may see at least some relief from triple-digit temperatures with a chance for afternoon showers.
Today’s forecast high is 96 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service.
Chances for rain will increase to 40 percent later this afternoon and scattered thunderstorms will be possible into the evening hours.
The five-day forecast calls for highs to remain below the century mark, ranging from 98 on Thursday and Friday to 95 on Friday and back to 98 on Independence Day.
A 30 percent chance for rain will remain in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Chances of rainfall will drop as skies turn partly cloudy on Thursday before isolated thunderstorms return on Thursday and Friday.
The Fourth of July forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies, possible scattered showers and a high of 98.
The area has been in the grip of blistering heat and dry conditions for most of June, triggering burn bans and even a gubernatorial disaster declaration prohibiting the sale and use of certain aerial fireworks until at least July 6.
The conditions have also triggered heat advisories from the National Weather Service, as well as requests from area water authorities for voluntary water conservation.
