Houston Braces for Heat and Air Quality Alert Amid Hurricane Threats

Stay cool and indoors as much as possible. Keep an eye on distant hurricanes that could bring rain to the region.

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2025 October 1 . 4:38 PM

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Houston Braces for Heat and Air Quality Alert Amid Hurricane Threats

The Houston area is bracing for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days. While a weak low-pressure system in the central Gulf poses a small development risk, it's unlikely to impact the region. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has issued warnings for the Houston-Galveston area.

Temperatures in the Houston area will remain warm, with low to mid 90s expected to continue through the next few days. Despite the heat, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises residents to limit outdoor exertion due to potentially unhealthy air quality, particularly for those with health conditions. An Air Quality Alert is currently in effect until Tuesday evening.

Further afield, Hurricane Imelda is bringing high waves and rain from Florida to the Carolinas. It's expected to make landfall across Bermuda as a hurricane. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto, though weakening, will send larger waves toward the Carolinas, the mid-Atlantic, and New England. Locally, there's a slight chance for light showers starting Friday.

While the Houston area is expected to experience warm weather and a slight chance of rain, the main threats come from air quality and distant hurricanes. Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts and take necessary precautions regarding both heat and air quality.