Anticipating the Initial School Week in Houston's Weather Conditions
As the first week of school approaches, the weather forecast is shaping up to feel like a continuation of August, with high temperatures and humidity keeping temperatures slightly above average, and heat index values of up to 105. Additionally, scattered downpours are expected to continue over the coming week due to the upper-level wind flow pulling in some Gulf moisture.
Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring two tropical waves, Invest 96L and Invest 97L. While Invest 96L is struggling to stay organized due to dry air getting wrapped into the system, Invest 97L is expected to become Tropical Storm Erin by the middle of this week and could intensify into a hurricane by Friday.
Currently, Tropical Storm Erin is moving westward through the Atlantic and is forecasted to pass near or just north of the northeastern Caribbean islands late this week or early weekend. The system faces some challenges such as Saharan dust which might slow intensification initially, but models largely agree it will strengthen as it approaches the Caribbean.
However, the path of Tropical Storm Erin remains uncertain. A blocking high pressure system steering it west is forecasted to shift, potentially allowing a jet stream dip to open a path northward next week. This feature will determine whether Erin remains offshore, possibly threatening Bermuda, or curves closer to the U.S. East Coast, which would increase direct threat potential.
Presently, there is rising confidence that the storm will curve away before impacting the U.S. mainland, but the steering patterns remain dynamic and could change. The potential for hurricane-force impacts along the Gulf Coast or Florida remains under watch as the situation evolves.
In about 10 days, Invest 97L/Tropical Storm Erin could become a concern for the U.S. East Coast and Gulf states. Always remember when thunder roars, head indoors. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.
- Amidst the uncertainty of Tropical Storm Erin's path, the weather forecast for Texas may have potential implications for businesses as they prepare for a possible change in weather patterns.
- The anticipated northward shift in the path of Tropical Storm Erin could bring significant changes to the weather in Texas, affecting not only the daily lives of its residents but also local businesses.
