Well, during the month of July, Ted and I seriously doubted the area would see 100 degree heat. We watched the bountiful rainfall quickly turn into hot sunshine, and ultimately, turn lush grass and trees into kindling. Then the 100 degree readings returned! Surface temperatures will stay near 100 over the next few days; however, a silver lining is now imminent, and we look to the Gulf of Mexico for the hope of cooler temperatures.

We're watching an upper level disturbance spark off convection over the open water of the Gulf. This low is anticipated to move northwest toward Texas by Thursday, and it could bring more cloud cover and a chance for a shower or storm by the end of the week.

Most importantly, the major high pressure dome will recede, and we'll get a break from the extreme heat for the upcoming weekend. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the low to mid 90s. No it's not a major cool down, but at least 100 will go away for the weekend.