"Normal" temperatures and rain in the forecast

Another break from the heat is coming this week. This time, instead of temps dropping from 104° to 97° like last week, we'll actually drop back down to normal; the average normal high temperature this time of year is 93°. We haven't been that "cool" since the first week of June. Since then, we've had 27 consecutive days with high temps 95° or warmer and ten +100° days.

The hot high pressure in the upper atmosphere is finally breaking down and allowing a cool front to approach from the north. The Dallas area got a few showers on Sunday. We get our chance on Monday. Our exclusive FutureTrack shows scattered showers developing in the Houston area by late afternoon. With the front stalling out over southeast Texas there's rain in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday as well.

There's enough moisture in the air that some downpours are likely. I still expect the rain to be scattered, however, not widespread. So you might hear the thunder, but get no rain or not as much as your neighbors just down the street.